Mercedes Benz 208 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz 208, across 4 model years (2000–2004). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Mercedes Benz 208 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 208 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz 208 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz 208 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 208 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 208 | 4 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2001 208 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 208 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz 208 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (4), 2004 (2), 2001 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz 208?
Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 208 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.