There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,800 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 138,800 miles · reported Sep 12, 2011
While traveling in a straight line at a constant velocity, my car applied braking force to the front left (Driver's side) wheel, rapidly and suddenly. The bas esp light then came on and remained on for the duration of the drive.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 52,301 miles · reported Jun 7, 2010
Car: 2000 mercedes c230 kompressor driving at 55mph, the car's front right brake suddenly engaged causing the car to loose control for a moment. The brake then releases and the bas/esp light illuminates. This has happened 5 times in the last week. This situation is extremely dangerous!!!!!! I have researched the issue and the dealership is telling me it is the yaw rate sensor or steering position sensor. The fix is $1100. This is a total safety issue on this car and after researching online in various forums there are numerous owners in both the c and ml class vehicles (They use the same exact…
Suspension · at 157,000 miles · reported May 15, 2010
I had just exited the freeway, and slowing down for a stop light when I heard a loud crack. The front drivers side coil spring socket that connects to the unibody had rusted and broke, dropping the suspension on top the tire. I took the car to the mercedes dealership, and they told me that the right passenger side coil socket was rusted as well. The dealership also mentioned that it's a common problem but mercedes had yet to address the issue.
Electrical System · at 80,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2009
The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer, were unable to be read, which increased the risk of a crash. The contact would have to pay $1,500 to replace the instrument cluster modules because his VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 06v028000 (Interior lighting). The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 36,806 miles · reported Jun 20, 2007
The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz c280. While driving 40 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off simultaneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the sensor. The current and failure mileages were 36,806.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,800 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.