2003 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- Not enough data 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C Class. That ranks 6th out of 14 C Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 43,620 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz C Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | 43,620 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 22% | 70,002 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 32,073 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 18,300 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 77 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz C Class.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. The contact stated the coolant was leaking from the radiator into the transmission. The dealer was contacted and informed her that she had to flush the radiator and the transmission or replace the torque converter. If the failure was not repaired by…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. The contact stated while driving 15 mph the vehicle in front of him suddenly stopped causing him to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The passenger seat belt did not hold the passenger in the front seat which caused her head to hit the windshield…
My 2003 c240 mercedes pilot bushing is experiencing heavy oil leak - there is a current re-call on same issue with other models. The dealer i use to service my care, refuse to repair because they said my model is not included in the re-call. 2nd issue - my driver side door handle is broken because…
2003 mercedes c240 stalls immediately after prolonged turnpike travel ( 1.5 hours) at exit ramp to an arterial roadway. This increases rearend accident potential. Mercedes checked vehicle but no report codes indicated. Suggested that it may be computer of sensor related. Mercedes suggested pulling…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes c240. She stated that her vehicle would not accelerate fast enough to safely merge in and out of traffic. The manufacturer stated that they would be unable to assist her and they would not accept the extended warranty. The contact stated that she would file a…
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
← 2002 C Class · 2004 C Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 C Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 C Class | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 C Class | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 C Class | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 C Class | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 C Class | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 C Class | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 C Class | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz C Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz C Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Class model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.