2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203
The 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE ENGINE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE HAVE NO ISSUE TO INCREASE MORE THAN 3000RPM. III) I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, AND IT APPEARED TO BE OK, JUST A BIT LESS POWER THAT I AM USED TO. *TR
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."
Safety Rating for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PB271935 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1035 AND C1037 IN ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) CONTROL MODULE. *TT
PB8295164A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE DOOR UNLOCKING VIA TELE AID NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT
PB076115 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2036 (P0410) OR P203A / ENGINE PERFORMANCE COMPLAINT. *JG
PB8264175 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING CD CHANGER STATIC OR INTERFERENCE DURING CD CHANGER PLAYBACK. *JG
PB829514 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE F000001 TO F59780 MAY EXPERIENCE TELE AID REMOTE UNLOCKING INOPERATIVE. *TT
37012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES PRIOR TO VIN F029782, SOME DATA INCLUDED ON THE FUSE CARD IN THE FUSE BOX ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD IS INCORRECT. *TT
30012 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SQUEAKING NOISE FROM WIPER BLADE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TT
17012 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF BACKREST ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK ON SEMI-ELECTRIC SEATS. *TT
PSI8264138A — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR TELEPHONE / CD CHANGER / OPTIONAL VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM INSTALLATION. *TT
SSI8270136 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT REGARDING TIMEPORT PORTABLE TELEPHONE PROGRAMMING FOR 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 203
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 203 — 0 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 203 (current)
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ 203 — 1 complaint
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 203 — 1 complaint
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