2001 Mercedes Benz 203 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
03/03/2011 · Engine
I) WHEN I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO PICK UP OF POWER AT ALL AT THE INTERMIATE.THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS ABOUT 100KM/H, AND IT TOOK AN AGE TO ACCELERATE, MAXIMUM RPM DO NOT MORE THAN 2500RPM. I DROPPED IT FROM D TO 3, AND THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE(RPM) INCREASED, BUT THE POWER OUTPUT DIDN'T. II) I STOPPED, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND FLOORED…
08/27/2002 · Seat belts
SEAT BELT LATCH INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLACE IN TWO WEEKS, SAYS PART IS ON "BACK ORDER." PREVIOUSLY HAD DIFFICULTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF TURN SIGNAL WIRING HARNESS, TOOK TWO AND A HALF MONTHS WHILE THEY "ORDERED THE PART."