2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208
The 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingtail Lights (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SBC STOP WORKING CALL MBUSA AND THEY SAY THE FIXED THAT AND THE WARRANTY IS OUT WICH THIS JUST NOW HAPPENED I DIDN'T HAPPENED BEFORE 10 YEARS NOW WE HAVE TO PAY ON OUR OWN
I OWN A PT CRUISER 2003 AND I NOTICED ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD A VERY BIG CRACK GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE MIDDLE. I AM THE ONLY PERSON THAT DROVE THE CAR SO I KNEW I DIDN'T DO IT. I THOUGHT THIS WAS PART OF WEAR AND TEAR. HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. THEN, I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS THE SUN. I WAS READING OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND REALIZED THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE DASHBOARD GOING TO PIECES AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS IMPERFECTION ON THEIR PART. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE FIXED. I AM CURRENTLY FINANCING THE CAR AND COULD NOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER DASHBOARD, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I WOULD LIKE T FOR CHRYSLER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. *AK
I HAVE HAD TWO COMPLETE SETS OF CONTI -TOURING CONTACT ECO PLUS CONTI SEAL (P225/60 R 18 99H CH95) ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER 300 C AUTO IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE FIRST SET CAME WITH THE CAR. THE SECOND SET, WHICH I HAD TO REPLACE DUE TO DANGEROUS TIRE WEAR AND INSTABILITY, HAS NOW GONE BAD. THEY MUST BE REPLACED. MY CAR ONLY HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NOW GONE THROUGH TWO COMPLETE SETS OF CONTINENTAL TIRES. TWO CHRYSLER DEALERS (ONE IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA AND THE OTHER IN GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA) REFUSES TO REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. THEY PASS THE RESPONSIBILITY ON TO CONTINENTAL. CONTINENTAL WANT TO PUT THEIR NEW TIRES ON MY CAR, AT A REDUCED PRICE. I WILL NOT PUT CONTINENTAL TIRES ON MY CAR AGAIN. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE OTHER THAN TAKING LEGAL ACTION? PLEASE ADVISE. *NM
THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ON MY 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SLK CONTINUALLY GO OUT. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT BURNING OUT, BUT IT APPEARS THE CONNECTIONS ON THE LIGHTS GET TO HOT AND BURN UP. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI46.35-P-060415 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
XENTRY (MERCEDES) : POWER STEERING MESSAGE" SHOWING ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN ENGINE STARTUP. THE CONTROL UNIT MAY SIGNAL THE MALFUNCTION. *LJ UPDATED 5/4/15. UPDATED 08/05/15*LJ
LI47.30-P-060249 — ENGINE
XENTRY( MERCEDES): COMPLAINT REGARDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR DTC P04F000, PURGE LINE DAMAGED DURING ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *LJ
LI32.00-P-060259 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
XENTRY(MERCEDES): COMPLAINT FAULT ENTRY IN AIRMATIC OR ABC CONTROL UNIT. *LJ UPDATED 05/06/14. *LJ
LI54.71-P-060282 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
XENTRY(MERCEDES) COMPLAINT BLIND SPOT INOPERATIVE. CAUSE COMES FROM MOISTURE & DISRUPTIONS ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *LJ
LI07.08-N-056829 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
XENTRY(MERCEDES) : COMPLAINT REGARDING ENGINE DIAGNOSIS INDICATOR LAMP LIGHTS UP WITH MULTIPLE FAULT CODES. *LJ
LI91.40-P-059554 — SEAT BELTS
XENTRY: MERCEDES SEAT BELTS ARE NOT ROLLING UP CORRECTLY (LEFT&RIGHT) *LJ
LI30.30-P-059421 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
XENTRY: MERCEDES; "PRE-SAFE FUNCTIONS RESTRICTED" MESSAGE MAY APPEAR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *LJ UPDATE 05/06/2015*LJ
L130.30-P-055823 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
COLLISION ASSIT WARNING WITHOUT CAUSE. 06/09/14*LJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 208
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 208 — 0 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 208 — 1 complaint
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ 208 — 0 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 208 (current)
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ 208 — 2 complaints
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