2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG C32 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32. That ranks 2nd out of 3 AMG C32 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 101,250 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 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 | 2 | 67% | 101,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 123,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 123,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 108,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.
I was driving my car and it suddenly turned off on me. I tried to start it again but it would crank but not turn on. I had a lil less than half a tank of gas but there was no gas being delivered to the engine. After inspecting the fuel sending unit i notised that the plastic around the wire…
Fuel is leaking from the sending unit of the vehicle and down onto the rear wheels differential, the vehicles fuel tank and sender unit had been replaced by mercedes under warranty on 11/25/03 mileage in 43088 mileage out 43092 at the hoehn carlsbad ca dealer ship: invoice number 465553. This has…
The fuel tank on my 2003 c32 leaked. The symptom was a strong gas odor inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, there was fuel leaking from under the vehicle. I took it to the mechanic, and he diagnosed it as a leaking fuel tank. When he removed it, he showed it to me and i saw the part that…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 years
← 2002 AMG C32 · 2004 AMG C32 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 AMG C32 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 AMG C32 | 7 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG C32 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.