Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz C230

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz C230. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension hub (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz C230


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz C230

The Suspension problem

The rear subframe rusted out and failed at the driver side trailing arm mount. It is available for inspection. My pregnant wife was driving it when it failed, luckily it failed an 1/8th mile from our house on a 25mph back road.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

While driving the drivers side front suspension collapsed onto the front tire. Upon inspection of the suspension the bolt connecting the wheel hub to the upper part of the mcpherson strut was missing. This allowed the strut to flex sideways which caused the bottom bracket of the strut crack and   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

While driving, consumer made a right turn onto a ramp. The vehicle slid which caused the esp (electronic stability program)to engage which resulted in vehicle hitting into the curve and damaging the front and rear left vehicle suspension. Ts there is a glitch in the esp system.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz C230 model year vehicles:



C230 Service Bulletins
C230 Defect Investigations