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2003 Mercedes Benz 208 problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208 is body and structure. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical 208 model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
14
Worst area
Body

The worst 2003 Mercedes Benz 208 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208 14

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 14 bulletins for the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208

What 2003 Mercedes Benz 208 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Brakes · 132,000 miles · TX

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

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Body · 79,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Tires · TN

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Lights · 22,000 miles · SC

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.

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Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208

Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208, 2.0 times a typical 208 model year.

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

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz 208 have?

No recalls on record.

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