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Mercedes Benz 230 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

26 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

66,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1968 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1999
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19990
20010
20020
20030
20040

1999: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0; 2004: 0

Year-by-year records

Mercedes Benz 230 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196802Not available
197701Not available
1978010
199980Not available
200130Not available
2002400
2003500
2004600

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

68V027000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 1968-03-29 (March 29, 1968) · Model years: 1968

NHTSA campaign record ↗
68V102000 · Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch

Reported: 1968-10-23 (October 23, 1968) · Model years: 1968

NHTSA campaign record ↗
78V106000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Reported: 1978-05-15 (May 15, 1978) · Model years: 1977, 1978

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗