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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Structure
2022-12-22 · campaign 2022-740
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle.
Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recalls 2019-668 and 2021-478 also require this inspection.
Safety Risk:
A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.
Structure
2021-07-23 · campaign 2021-478 · 432 vehicles
Issue:
This recall is for certain vehicles inspected under Mercedes-Benz recall 7891003 (Transport Canada recall 2019-668) that require a second inspection.
On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair.
Safety Risk:
A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.
Structure
2019-12-23 · campaign 2019-668
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair.
Safety Risk:
A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.
Steering
2003-08-27 · campaign 2003-199 · 4 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly. Loosening of the nut could result in a slipping of the connection over time, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealer will inspect the vehicles and tighten the nut if necessary.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 9).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| C230 Kompressor 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| C230 Kompressor 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| C230 Kompressor 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| C230 Kompressor 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| C240 2.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C240 2.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| C240 (Wagon) 2.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C240 (Wagon) 2.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| C240 4matic 2.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C240 4matic (Wagon) 2.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C32 AMG 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
| C320 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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