Mercedes Benz C230 owners have reported 28 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
On 09/06/2015 @ approx. 1:30 p. M. , my wife, self, and grandchildren were traveling home from our grandsons first jfl football game for the season. After inspecting the suspension I noticed that the coil spring was fully expanded and arched outward badly. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes Benz C230. While driving 10 mph, the upper spring perch (where the coil spring connected to the body of the vehicle) completely dislodged. The entire driver side suspension collapsed on the vehicle. Read details...
Hit pothole at 10 mph and the lower control arm snapped off causing a loss of control of the car. Dealership says the control arm was corroded through. Read details...
I just had the conversation with my mb dealer about replacing a malfunctioning yaw rate sensor on my 2000 C230k. The problem is that this is causing a dangerous situation because it is randomly engaging my brakes at all speeds when it thinks the car is out of control. Read details...