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.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir
- Assembly of the main shaft - manual transmission
- Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes C1035 and C1037 in electronic stability program (ESP) control...
- Subject regarding remote door unlocking via tele aid not functioning
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative comand unit
- Subject regarding check engine light activated with diagnostic trouble code P2036 (P0410) or P203A /...
- Subject regarding cd changer static or interference during cd changer playback
- Some vehicles within VIN range F000001 to F59780 may experience tele aid remote unlocking inoperative
- On certain model vehicles prior to VIN F029782, some data included on the fuse card in the fuse box on the...
- Customer complaint of squeaking noise from wiper blade on the passenger side
What 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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."
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203, 2.0 times a typical 203 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz 203 have?
No recalls on record.
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