Mercedes Benz Mercedes-benz 2003
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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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
- PB070028 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Subject regarding engine control unit software upgrade. (mercedes benz slk320, 2002 & 2003, mercedes benz 230, 2003) *jb
- PB543081 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Fuel gauge sticks, and the fuel reserve warning lamp illuminates. (mercedes benz 230, 2003) *jb
- 912956 - AIR BAGS: Supplemental restraint system (srs) warning lamp illuminated. Model year 2003. *tt
- 424523C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Failure codes C1140 and/or C1145 stored in the electronic stability control (esc). My2002 209 and my2003 209. *tt
- 912954A - SEATS: Seat normalization loss. Model 230. *tt
- 540071 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Can b bus causing numerous diagnostic trouble codes / srs malfunction indicator lamp illumination. Model 211. *tt
- 806117 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Keyless go system. *tt
- 8295206 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Complaints of tele aid not working on model 211 vehicles. *tt
- 721028A - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Front door lock knob jumps up and down. *tt
- 070021C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some model 211 vehicles equipped with engine 113.967 may exhibit engine ticking (piston slap like sound) noise when accelerating between 1200 and 300 rpm. *tt
- 070021A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some model 211 vehicles equipped with engine 113.967 may exhibit engine ticking (piston slap like sound) noise when accelerating between 1200 and 3000 rpm. *tt
- PB421020 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information on groaning, squeaking noise from brake lines when brake pedal is applied for 2003 sl500. *tt
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20071221 |
Burnt hole from seat warmer on driver's seat left side. Burnt right through coat and jeans. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050519 |
Dt: consumer smells a gas odor in the car. She has had this same problem since she bought the car.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050503 |
Dt: the brakes have been bad from the time she purchased the car. The first time was at 17,000 miles under warranty. The second time was @3,4000 miles, but she has to pay for repairs. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020930 |
When the consumer exited to the right at a low speed, the vehicle's esp(tilt safety) system activated. Dealer first diagnosed that operation was improper, but then stated it was normal. *jb