2003 Mercedes Benz 211 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 211 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz 211. That ranks 2nd out of 3 211 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 96,292 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz 211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 33% | 96,292 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 94,465 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz 211 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz 211.
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.
The strong smell of gas fumes in the cabin of the car, especially after filling the fuel tank. *tr
My 2003 mercedes benz e55 (w211) has developed a fuel leak at the fuel sending unit/pump. The unit cracks and allows fuel to lead into the cabin, under the rear seats, where the fuel sending unit/pump is located. I took it to the dealer and an independent shop, who said this was a very common…
After a gasoline fill-up a very strong odor of gasoline is noticed outside the car after the car is stopped. This continues until approximately 1/8 tank of gasoline is used. The odor is so strong that it cannot be parked in a closed garage for fear of a fire or an explosion. This is an ongoing…
I was driving my car on the highway when another car cut in front of me.when i applied the brakes the completely failed and a red warning sign appeared on the dash saying brake malfunction stop vehicle". I was forced to run a red light in order to prevent hitting other cars and was able to activate…
There are wiring defective for 2003 mb e320 and may be other years and models, that use single board for tail lights (brake, night light, signal, reverse as one board). It does not matter how much replace the board ($65/board or $130 for two plus $125 labor), it will go out less than one day use…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz 211?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz 211?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz 211 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 211 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.