Mercedes Benz 203 2003
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 203.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SB-91-60-193 - AIR BAGS: Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
- 463040 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP: Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt
- 2003030009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Correct assembly of air intake cover cap. *tt
- 424534 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Update of esp control unit wiring diagram. Model year 2004 also included. *jb
- 424523E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Failure codes C1140 and/or C1145 in the electronic stability program (esp). *tt this bulletin replaces previous version dated 03/25/03. *tt
- PB070028 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Subject regarding engine control unit software upgrade. (mercedes benz slk320, 2002 & 2003, mercedes benz 230, 2003) *jb
- 914055 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT: Retrofitting front seat belt guide for improved comfort. *tt
- 265001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Assembly of the main shaft - manual transmission. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20060614 |
1) manufacture defect in powertrain system. 2) possible failure during driving and possible overheat or unknown problem down the road. 3) have giving to dealer more then 5 times to fix the vibration problem. Since visit(with in warranty period), dealer had replaced leaking radiator, engine mount, drive shaft, flash tourqe converter and new transmission. The problem still exist and even the shop foreman said this is not right....