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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 147 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64480 mi C $1400 |
Alternator and battery replaced |
| 83080 mi C $350 |
Coolant level sensor said coolant was low but wasn't. Sensor replaced |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7291 mi | K/Z Radio/Head Unit, entry pl |
| 15853 mi | K/Z Tank transmitter short circuit |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45880 mi $300 |
Alternator not charging battery. Replaced alternator regulator |
| 67160 mi $50 |
Replacement of worn out brushes in the starter motor |
| 83543 mi US $726 |
Whole headlight fixture needed to be replaced after the headlight burned out due to aftermarket HID lights. |
| 92656 mi US $96 |
Horn stopped working. replaced horn. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74000 mi | Windshield washer pump hesitates. |
| 76000 mi | R.F Fog light replaced. |
| 111000 mi US $1400 |
right low beam headlight out; purchased bulb at auto parts store; my independent mech. installed no charge...took only a few minutes.... |
| 99000 mi US $200 |
Replaced battery. |
| 100000 mi | Replace Clock Spring on Steering wheel. |
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Left front Xenon shorted out |
| 54000 mi US $200 |
Bi-Xenon headlight ballast failure. Located ballast and replaced. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $5 |
Needed a larger fuse as per TSB in starting circut |
| 108000 mi | Headlight washers not working. Pump replaced, fully operational now. Car had intermittent starting problem. Starter replaced, works properly now. Damaged oxygen sensor during starter repair, replaced. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 81000 mi US $1600 |
AC Compresser |
| 97000 mi US $750 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
driver door lock mechanism replaced. Hose replaced as part of campaign (no cost). |
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced electronic ignition switch and key. |
| 93620 mi C $800 |
Drivers door lock actuator not working properly |
| 97960 mi | smoke coming from alternator due to short. Caused by car wash. |
| 99200 mi C $1000 |
alternator shorting in wet weather. alternator replaced |
| 94860 mi C $3147 |
Alternator replaced |
| 132260 mi C $660 |
A/C system retested and recharged, seems ok now, time will tell |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 94240 mi C $800 |
Charging system failure. |
| 130220 mi C $20 |
headlight bulb warning came on, though headlight bulb was still working. Shop fixed but decided the change the headlight bulbs anyways. |
| 118000 mi US $3000 |
replacement battery needed |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Passenger window malfunction. Would not raise or lower correctly. Replaced window motor regulator. |
| 91000 mi US $749 |
Alternator main bearing squealing. Replaced alternator with OE Bosch unit. |
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