Model year guide

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 31 on record.

1986 Mercedes-benz 230 — representative photo
Representative photo

1986 Mercedes-benz 230 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Mercedes-benz 230 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Mercedes-benz 230.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

SUDDEN ACCELERATION Closed

THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PETITIONED NHTSA TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTOSUDDEN ACCELERATION ON VARIOUS MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS. THE PETITION WASGRANTED WITH RESPECT TO THE 1986-1987 300E MODEL AND ENGINEERING ANALYSISEA88-003 WAS OPENED COVERING JUST THE 1986 AND 1987 300 E VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENTLY, CFAS REPETITIONED NHTSA TO EXPAND ITS INVESTIGATION TO COVERALL 1984 THROUGH 1987 MERCEDES GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLES. DEFECT…

NHTSA #EA88034 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jul 1988 · closed Jul 1990

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 3

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. *TT

Bulletin 463040 · Steering · Apr 2006

PARKTRONIC TRIGGERS WITHOUT OBVIOUS CAUSE AT FRONT BUMPER IN MERCEDES MODEL NUMBERS 171/211/230. *TC

Bulletin 5465130 · Electrical System · Dec 2004

WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES HEATING INOPERATIVE. *TC

Bulletin 8235428 · Visibility · Dec 2004

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 230. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1986 Mercedes-benz 230 vehicles on record

1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A317954 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A209194 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A238519 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A319496 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A197836 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A286259 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A155605 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A164860 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A268334 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A315515 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A368614 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A302874 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A138298 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A221596 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A276557 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A335323 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A317237 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A298082 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240201A308151 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB124023HA208830 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A244963 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A345672 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A362159 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 1986 Mercedes-benz 230WDB1240231A190407

Other Mercedes-benz 230 model years

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1986 Mercedes-benz 230 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1986 Mercedes-benz 230. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.