2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

29Engine complaints

13.7%Of all 212 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM55 · 25.9%

AIR BAGS51 · 24.1%

POWER TRAIN50 · 23.6%

ENGINE29 · 13.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 6.6%

Share of the 212 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 overview page.

What owners report

“AUGUST OF THIS YEAR I HAD TO GET A SPEED SENSOR REPLACED THAT COST ME $1200.00 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 30 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 10660336 — filed 11/23/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED FAILURES…”NHTSA complaint 10643124 — filed 10/07/2014

“I WAS ON THE FWY AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN ON ME IT COMPLETELY TURN OFF. SINCE I BOUGHT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10632635 — filed 09/12/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230: 29 of 212 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 have in total?

212 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.