what are the common problems with mercedes benz C230

Asked by EkpeMan Nov 18, 2013 at 06:21 AM about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sport

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I want to buy a C230 mercedes benz car between 2003 and 2007 model, I need to know
what the common problems with these car are.

12 Answers

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usually fuel pumps, lower control arms, vacuum pumps and serpentine belts/pulleys. I have 2...thats the most common stuff.

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Pls can some help me out ,c-class230 2003 always bring out symbol of triangle and make the car to slow while driving until I switch off the ignition and start again. Secondly what is speed tonic incorporation

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They are very great running cars, but now I do have a problem with mine... it's making a noise when it starts coming from engine, but it runs great and the noise stops while running it... I need some answers to my ? Why is it doing that?

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I have been driving German engineered cars my whole life and recently purchased a 2007 c230 sport and I love it. 112k on the clock and she drives and runs very smooth. She’s a 6 speed and the clutch and gears shift smooth unlike any other German auto I’ve owned or still drive. Very fun car!! If given the opportunity I would highly recommend buying one. I’m a little bummed on the engine space but stock the performance is great!

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When you hear the noise while starting it is a chain! Change it as soon as possible, that is the major problem with this car.

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I have drive a 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport with 304k miles. It’s unbelieveable how amazing the engine still runs and sounds (it’ll last you). I’ve mainly run into issues with my catalytic converter (2 times in 1 year) and currently my ABS sensor and ESP modules. I’ve also had a problem with my fuel pump. But the car still purrs and runs smoothly. Fixes are costly, but it’ll last you decades.

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Have a c240 Benz 2002 keeps running and lose power and then run and slow again

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I have a 2006 Mercedes C230 sport. My ignition switch want turn. My remote want open door and window. I also have no signal light. The dashboard won't light up. I change the battery in the remote I need help figured this out HELP

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The modules under the front seat that control the actuators and store the memory positions fail with age and very cold temperatures. I've had both fail where they will draw 1A all the time. Either replace those modules or disconnect them if they start doing that. I replace the driver's side, but just disconnected the passenger's side. I had the RF part of the key fail. Had to get a new key.

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I have a 2005 mecedes c230 Kompressor. engine light came on and stayed on it was running rough. When I pressed the accelerator down a little it got louder and ran rougher. scanned the car and came up with PO302 and PO128. There is a knocking sound on the drivers side. It does not happen all the time and is located towards the bottom

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Iam also experiencing a hard noise when starting the C230, later it disappear. Can that be the chain ?

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