NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 33.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 22.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 11.1% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 11.1% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | 11.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 11.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 11.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 11.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 11.1% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | APPLIANCE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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6 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Date: 2008-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE
Date: 2008-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
MODEL 203 (C) SERIES FROM PRODUCTION 8/1/01 TO 2/1/03 AND MODEL 209 (CLK) SERIES UP TO PRODUCTION 2/1/03; ESP VISIT WORKSHOP WITH FAULT CODE C1185. *PE
Date: 2005-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A SOFTWARE CHARACTERISTIC MAY AFFECT THE RATIONAL SPEED OF THE STARTER. THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPROGRAMMED. *TT
Date: 2005-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
HIGH-PITCHED WHINING NOISE HEARD ON TELEPHONE/VCS/TELE AID CALLS. *TT
Date: 2004-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR ON THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM USING STAR DIAGNOSIS. ALSO INCLUDES MERCEDES-BENZ 211 MODEL MY2004. *TT
Date: 2004-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN FLASHED INCORRECTLY, THUS AFFECTING ENGINE EMISSIONS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES MERCEDES SLK-CLASS 2003. *TT
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| C CLASS | 9 |
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