Mercedes Benz 230 owners have reported 7 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Trunk Wiring problems | |
| Anti-theft Controller problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
Check engine light came on. Repair done to fix issue found as stated by mercedes park place tech in dallas TX - 'found engine control module sending incorrect signals due to oil damage. Also found air intake temp sensor with oil damage. Read details...
Prior to following incident, the vehicle, a 2002 Mercedes Benz c230 kompressor has experienced multiple electrical failures resulting in the complete failure of the engine, power steering, srs system, car locks, and braking systems. Read details...
My 2002 mercedes 230 slk failed to start, stranded my wife, because of a failure in the ignition lock and steering interlock. This is the second failure in 50,000 miles. Updated 09/11/07 Read details...
Approximately, in 2001 I stopped into a mercedes dealer in latrobe, PA. For help replacing my right rear brake light. It was frozen in the socket and it wouldn't move. I was told that it was a design problem and that the socket holding the bulb gets so hot that the plastic adheres to the frame. Read details...
There was a recall on a tail lamp on the mercedes slk 230. Prior to the recall my tail lamp caught fire and melted the entire tail lamp assembly. Water got in to the tail lamp and leaked to the wiring of the erp pump below the tail lamp in the trunk. Read details...