2001 Mercedes Benz 203 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 203 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203. That is the most of any 203 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 165,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz 203 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I) when i was driving along and noticed that there was no pick up of power at all at the intermiate.the maximum speed is about 100km/h, and it took an age to accelerate, maximum rpm do not more than 2500rpm. I dropped it from d to 3, and the revolutions per minute(rpm) increased, but the power…
Seat belt latch inoperative. Dealer has been unable to replace in two weeks, says part is on "back order." previously had difficulty obtaining warranty service for replacement of turn signal wiring harness, took two and a half months while they "ordered the part."
Other Mercedes Benz 203 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 203 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.