Mercedes Benz 203 — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Mercedes Benz 203 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
3
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
2003
1
0
0
8
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2003
1 complaints0 recalls8 TSBs
2002
1
0
0
20
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2002
1 complaints0 recalls20 TSBs
2001
2
0
0
15
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2001
2 complaints0 recalls15 TSBs
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Mercedes Benz 203 Years Should You Avoid?
The Mercedes Benz 203 shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
3 model years analyzed