2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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 VEHICLE BECAME STUCK ON ONE GEAR AS I ENTERED THE FREEWAY. I HAD MY KIDS WITH ME AND I HAD TO PULL OVER THE…”NHTSA complaint 10850123 — filed 03/16/2016
“THE CAR STAYS IN FIRST GEAR AND I HAVE TO STOP AND PULL OVER. PUT IT IN PARK AND IT JERKS VERY BADLY GOING IT…”NHTSA complaint 10849877 — filed 03/15/2016
“TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT, GOES INTO LIMP MODE. TURN THE CAR OFF, WAIT A COUPLE MINUTES, RESTART THE CAR AND IT DRIVES FINE. THIS FIRST…”NHTSA complaint 10846363 — filed 03/13/2016
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230: 50 of 212 complaints on file (23.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
