2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 60 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,926 mi | 74,161 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C230 | Mercedes-Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 | 26 |
| Power Train | 8 | 28 |
| Engine | 6 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 2 | 6 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 25 |
| Stalling | 5 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C230
2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.