2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 26,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The consumer's vehicle ignited and caught fire due to contents next to vehicle igniting. The dealer, where the vehicle was towed to suggested the cause of the fire was due to "fix a flat." the manufacturer representative and the fire department, determined the fire started due to the exhaust system which was directly under the area that burned. *scc
While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. Then, vehicle restarted on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection numerous times. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.