Mercedes Benz 203 2003
Model 203 made in 2003 by Mercedes Benz got 1 consumer complain as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-91-60-193 | 06/11/2010 | 10034306 | Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset | 11/01/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 424523E | 08/19/2004 | 424523F | 10001393 | Failure codes c1140 and/or c1145 in the electronic stability program (esp). *tt this bulletin replaces previous version dated 03/25/03. *tt | 05/02/2003 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 424534 | 12/17/2003 | 10005705 | Update of esp control unit wiring diagram. model year 2004 also included. *jb | 03/11/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2003030009 | 04/01/2004 | 10006967 | Correct assembly of air intake cover cap. *tt | 05/20/2004 | |
| PB070028 | 02/13/2003 | 10001147 | Subject regarding engine control unit software upgrade. (mercedes benz slk320, 2002 & 2003, mercedes benz 230, 2003) *jb | 04/17/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 265001 | 09/03/2002 | 10000091 | Assembly of the main shaft - manual transmission. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| 914055 | 11/13/2002 | 10000603 | Retrofitting front seat belt guide for improved comfort. *tt | 03/25/2003 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 463040 | 04/26/2006 | 10019990 | Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt | 05/19/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 30000 | 1 | 08/03/2003 |
| 1) manufacture defect in powertrain system. 2) possible failure during driving and possible overheat or unknown problem down the road. 3) have giving to dealer more then 5 times to fix the vibration problem. since visit(with in warranty period), dealer had replaced leaking radiator, engine mount, drive shaft, flash tourqe converter and new transmission. the problem still exist and even the shop foreman said this is not right.... | |||