2002 Mercedes Benz 203 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 203 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz 203. That ranks 2nd out of 3 203 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz 203 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats1 · ~50,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats1100%50,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2002 Mercedes Benz 203 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz 203.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Seat control modules are staying powered with the key removed from the ignition in 2001-2003 mercedes benz c320's. In reviewing other owner complaints on benzworld.org, this is a common problem causing the battery to die and the driver to be stranded (and potentially worse problems). Mercedes…

Seats · received Aug 22, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10239407

Other Mercedes Benz 203 years

← 2001 203 · 2003 203 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 20310
200210
2001 20320

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz 203?

Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz 203?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.