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2003 Mercedes-Benz 208 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 208, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

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Complaints
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Recalls may cover only some 2003 Mercedes-Benz 208 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Mercedes-Benz 208 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting1
Tires1
Structure1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Mercedes-Benz 208 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 132,000 miles · reported Apr 26, 2016
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
Structure · at 79,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2007
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…
Tires · reported Sep 22, 2006
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…
Exterior Lighting · at 22,000 miles · reported Aug 8, 2006
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.

Other Mercedes-Benz 208 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 208 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 208 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 208?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.