Battery problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz C230

Five problems related to battery have been reported for the 1998 Mercedes Benz C230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2004

01 v 366 000/battery: when the consumer removed the battery from the trunk and placed it on a crate to check the water level, it all of a sudden exploded in the consumers face. The consumer sustained acid burns, cuts and bruises to his face. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The consumer stated that he was not touching the battery at the time of explosion.

2 Battery problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2002

Nar 04/07/2003. * mr the consumer stated the battery started smoking and emitting fumes from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer stated there was a recall regarding the same problem he experienced.

3 Battery problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2001

Have any other Mercedes Benz experienced battery explosions? I know of at least one case.

4 Battery problem

Failure Date: 02/18/1999

This vehicle has been in for service 16 times in 24 mo. Manufacturer refuses to discuss "lemon law" issues. Vehicle becoming more unsafe as time progresses.

5 Battery problem

The trunk mounted battery was not properly venting causing it to explode while the consumer was driving, battery acid leaked out. Nlm.