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Mercedes-Benz 230 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 28 owner complaints across 10 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 230 (1968–2004). The most-complained-about year is 1999.

3
safety recalls, all years
28
owner complaints, all years
1968
year with most recalls
1999
year with most complaints

Pick your Mercedes-Benz 230 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Mercedes-Benz 23006
2003 Mercedes-Benz 23005
2002 Mercedes-Benz 23004
2001 Mercedes-Benz 23003
1999 Mercedes-Benz 23008
1988 Mercedes-Benz 23001
1978 Mercedes-Benz 23010
1977 Mercedes-Benz 23010
1974 Mercedes-Benz 23001
1968 Mercedes-Benz 23020

What Mercedes-Benz 230 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The 1999 model year has the most, with 8.

All Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz 230, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V106000 Reported 10,500 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    The fuel tank could deform due to the fuel tank valve causing blockage of the fuel tank ventilation system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the fuel tank vent valve without charge.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  2. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 68V102000 Reported 4,295 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    Model years: 1968

  3. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 68V027000 Reported 2,404 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    Model years: 1968

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.