2003 Mercedes Benz 230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz 230. That ranks 3rd out of 5 230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 83,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 19,139 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz 230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz 230.
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.
Mercedes 230 c kompressor. Lifted hood after 'check engine' lit up. As hood was being lifted the spring loaded passenger side hood latch release flew out with tremendous force - striking nose and eyeglasses - dropped hood instantly - yanking right shoulder causing injury requiring ongoing medical…
My 2003 mercedes c230 moonroof broke completely by summer 2009. I experienced problems with the moonroof squeaking/rattling from the first day i purchased the vehicle and it was serviced a number of times and other times the mechanic would say they couldn't recreate the noise and then it finally…
I have a 2003 mercedes c230 with 80k miles, the car would stop running either while idol or driving down the road. Took it to the dealer, replaced o2 sensor, next week same problem, replaced 02 sensor again, it died again while at the dealer, dealer then explained the oil harness leaked into the 02…
Gas cap cover central system did not release on three separate occasions . The manual provides emergency trunk release but none exists notwithstanding gouging of arm on exposed sharp internal fender-trunk screws . Mercedes complaint office insists trunk release exists. Finally new country mb…
The air bags are deploying. So far no injuries. The air bags have deployed on two service techs. And one tow truck driver. Deployment is do to a defect. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz 230?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz 230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz 230 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 230 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.