Mercedes Benz 211 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz 211, across 3 model years (2003–2005). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (13). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Mercedes Benz 211 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 211 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 211: 13 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 211: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 211: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
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 211 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz 211 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 211 | 13 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2004 211 | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 211 | 9 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz 211 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (13), 2003 (9), 2004 (3). 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 211?
Service Brakes, with 9 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 211 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.