2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 53 complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
2006 c230 mercedes benz. Consumer states problem with transmission *tgw the consumer stated the transmission was slipping between lower gears and it would also shift hard. Also, the oil pan was leaking oil.
My first incidence was driving and the steering would all of a sudden get stiff like it needed power steering fluid or something. Check it wasn't the fluid (this happened a few month ago I thought hmmm probably just something freaky) then 1/8/16 riding down the busy interstate highway the car acceleration just left. I pressed the accelerator to the floor but no speed. It was extremely scary. I had the car checked out...it's the classic problem I never heard of until today.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints