2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 engine problems
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 has 53 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
53
Engine complaints
34%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT (REAR-ENDED) ON DEC 21ST 2010. THE COLLISION RESULTED IN MY VEHICLE BEING PUSHED IN TO ANOTHER VEHICLE (TRUCK) IN FONT OF ME. THE RESULTING CRASH PRODUCED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE CAR TOTALING 15K. I NOTICED THAT MY DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH WARNING…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 engine — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.