2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
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
“MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WHICH MERCEDES BENZ STATED ITS THE MAGNETIC STABILIZER . WHICH WAS STATED THAT A RECALL MAYBE COMING. THIS CAUSES…”NHTSA complaint 10860495 — filed 04/20/2016
“I PURCHASED A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230 IN 2006 FROM THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP AND I HAVE HAD IT IN THE GARAGE.I'VE ONLY DROVE TO CHURCH…”NHTSA complaint 10839984 — filed 03/04/2016
“WHEN VEHICLE IS REFUELED, STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EXISTS FROM REAR PASSENGER SEAT AND REAR EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE. THERE'S NO VISIBLE FUEL LEAK, STRONG FUEL…”NHTSA complaint 10817266 — filed 12/31/2015
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230: 55 of 212 complaints on file (25.9%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
