Mercedes-Benz C230 engine problems by year
75 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 6 C230 model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 30 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 C230 | 29 | 14% | 90,507 mi | |
| 2006 C230 | 30 | 26% | 100,000 mi | |
| 2005 C230 | 6 | 7% | — | |
| 2004 C230 | 4 | 13% | — | |
| 2003 C230 | 3 | 6% | — | |
| 2002 C230 | 3 | 6% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.