2004 Mercedes Benz 208 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 208 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz 208. That ranks 2nd out of 4 208 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,500 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 2004 Mercedes Benz 208 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% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 144,115 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz 208 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz 208.
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.
After just getting my car from dealership 6 days prior, my wife and i were coming down a hill when my braking system started to malfunction and as we came to the bottom of the hill and costed to a stop the braking system completely shut down.
At 2 am while driving on i-95 outside of st. Augustine, fl. The drive shaft fly wheel broke from the engine damaging and making inoperative accessories such as power steering and water pump cooling action. Fortunately, the crank shaft apparently was not damaged nor did the engine seize as generally…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz 208?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz 208?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz 208 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 208 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.