2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003

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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%)

Chart based on 147 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

83000 mi Manual steering wheel lock fixed. Driver's door lock not working and passenger door pull handle also broken. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

141500 mi

US $275
Right rear door, unable to open from outside..rear door lock jumps. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1225 mi Sunroof replaced under warranty. Would have been more than $2,000 if I had to pay. Dealer said they were familiar with the problem, especially in colder weather. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

91450 mi

US $749
Alternator main bearing squealing. Replaced alternator with OE Bosch unit. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Other Problems

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