There are 2 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Classin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE TIRES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
THE GEAR SHIFT DOES NOT STAY MOUNTED IN THE CAR. IT CONSTANTLY COMES OUT OF THE BOARD. IT COMES UP WHEN I AM CHANGING GEARS.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026