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WDBRF52H27F••••••2007 Mercedes Benz C230
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
186on the model
43builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 6Power Train 2Engine 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJul 2020
I purchased a 2007 mercedes benz c230 sport from a private seller. I soon learned that the vehicle was in limp mode. The dealer said it was the transmission conductor plate. After hours of research, I discovered several owners of a mercedes with the 772.9 transmission have been…
Electrical SystemDec 2017
I received a recall on the airbag and electrical system
Air BagsOct 2017
Takata recall. I was notified february 11, 2016 of a recall, but no remedy has been made available. I have not had use of my vehicle since this time with no relief in sight
Air BagsJul 2017
Takata recall. The recall was issued in february 2016 and still no remedy is available 17 months later. I have not been able to operate my vehicle for 17 months due to this un-resolved issue
Air BagsMar 2017
There are issues with the engine and the car will not start. There's a class action against mercedes in regards to this same engine issue. The car was in motion when it cut off and another time after being stationary the car would not start. There was never a check engine light…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBRF52H27F934060 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.