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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 19, 202424V874000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V874000
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| Dec 23, 202222V954000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V954000
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| Dec 20, 201919V918000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V918000
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Owner complaints by component112
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 20 |
| Power train | 15 | 13 |
| Air bags | 13 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 7 |
| Visibility | 7 | 6 |
| Engine | 7 | 6 |
| Equipment | 7 | 6 |
| Tires | 6 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names C-Class, C230.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The secondary instrument fuse block located on the driver's side of the dashboard erupted in flame while the vehicle was being driven, endangering its occupant, causing significant damage to its interior, and resulting…”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact stated that the sunroof had failed to open, and the sunshade cover failed to close, causing the sunrays to penetrate the vehicle.”
- Tires
“The PRINX tires and the dealer - Mavis Tires, Auburn Avenue, Columbus, Georgia, are equally to blame for the flat I had in traffic endangering myself and other motorists with Brand New Prinx Tires, and also the skid I…”
Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years
Other Mercedes-Benz models
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- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2010 S-Class0 recalls33 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
- 2006 CLS-Class4 recalls33 complaints
- 2017 GLS-Class10 recalls42 complaints
- 2010 GLK-Class5 recalls241 complaints
- 2015 GLA-Class5 recalls101 complaints
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most recent, 24V874000 (reported November 19, 2024), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls for?
The largest group is visibility, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 112 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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