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NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 Owner Comments

problem #7

Jan 262002

C230

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Nar 04/07/2003. * mr the consumer stated the battery started smoking and emitting fumes from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer stated there was a recall regarding the same problem he experienced.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

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problem #6

Dec 042004

C230 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
01 V 366 000/battery: When the consumer removed the battery from the trunk and placed it on a crate to check the water level, it all of a sudden exploded in the consumers face. The consumer sustained acid burns, cuts and bruises to his face. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The consumer stated that he was not touching the battery at the time of explosion.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

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problem #5

Apr 202001

C230

  • miles
Have any other Mercedes Benz experienced battery explosions? I know of at least one case.

- Rockville, MD, USA

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problem #4

Nov 152000

(reported on)

C230

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The trunk mounted battery was not properly venting causing it to explode while the consumer was driving, battery acid leaked out. Nlm

- Stratford, CT, USA

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problem #3

Nov 152000

(reported on)

C230

  • miles
The trunk mounted battery was not properly venting causing it to explode while the consumer was driving, battery acid leaked out. Nlm

- Stratford, CT, USA

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problem #2

Feb 181999

C230

  • miles
This vehicle has been in for service 16 times in 24 mo. Manufacturer refuses to discuss "lemon law" issues. Vehicle becoming more unsafe as time progresses.

- Richlan, WA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 181999

C230

  • miles
This vehicle has been in for service 16 times in 24 mo. Manufacturer refuses to discuss "lemon law" issues. Vehicle becoming more unsafe as time progresses.

- Richlan, WA, USA

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