Which Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2005, 2004. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 5 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor on record, 2003 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine and engine cooling).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2005	0	0	—	24 MPG
2004	0	0	—	23 MPG
2003	40	6	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	23 MPG
2002	40	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21 MPG
2000	40	5	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	22 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor year has the most complaints?: Of 5 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor on record, 2003 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine and engine cooling).
Which Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2005, 2004. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.