2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 89,232miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,232 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system4 44%
- Brakes3 33%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I have realized for quite some time now that my car had inside gas fumes and I was loosing gas, as well as my gas fuel indicator being off, but I did not understand why, until recently. My service engine light came on as well as the fact that when I fill my gas tank, it leaks. I recently had a mechanic diagnose the problem as leak in the gas tank as well as leaky/bad seals and the fuel pump assembly and fuel sender need to be replaced. The recommended work is very expensive, which I cannot afford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486146, filed 2012-11, 84,000 milesBrakes: “I was driving my car on the highway when another car cut in front of me.when I applied the brakes the completely failed and a red warning sign appeared on the dash saying brake malfunction stop vehicle . I was forced to run a red light in order to prevent hitting other cars and was able to activate the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop.the incident nearly killed me and put other drivers at a serious risk after shutting the engine off and turning it back on all came back to normal and there is now no malfunction on the dash as if this never happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10548604, filed 2013-10, 94,465 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 66,000 and 96,292 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10135900Jun 10, 2015Fuel system. Fuel Odor In the Area of the Fuel Tank
- 10019990Apr 26, 2006Steering. Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
- 10019892Mar 1, 2006Steering. Inspect routing of power steering high pressure hose; correct routing and replace coolant line if necessary.
- 10012246Jan 3, 2005Brakes. Sensotronic brake control (sbc) noise diagnostic flow charts. Mercedes-benz models 211, 230 model years 2003-2005.
- 10011693Dec 30, 2004Electrical system. Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230.
- 10011598Dec 30, 2004Electrical system. Message/instument cluster battery/alernator stop vehicle and/or "brake defective stop vehicle" in the mercedes-benz model 211 in all years.
- 10011705Dec 16, 2004Brakes. Brake malfunction sbs visit workshop. Displayed within the insturment cluster's multifunction display. (mercedes benz, model 211 and 230 year 2005).
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 211
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13 | 143,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 9 | 89,232 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 211 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,232 miles and the middle half falls between 66,000 and 96,292 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.