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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%)
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Chart based on 147 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 69440 mi C $2300 |
Ball joints replaced. |
| 78120 mi C $2000 |
Replaced two front springs and stabilizer bushings. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48360 mi $150 |
Replaced control arms, preventive. Replaced suspension links, one worn. |
| 76446 mi US $97 |
Rear sway bar creaking. Lubrication applied by mechanic. |
| 90751 mi US $129 |
Right front outer tie rod end replacement |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $131 |
A link to the sway bar was worn and making a noise when the car went over any irregularity in the road. The link was replaced. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi | Torque strut bushings replaced. |
| 76000 mi | Rear shocks and suspension bushings replaced under wattanty. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 94860 mi C $3147 |
Front end, control arms, tie rod ends |
| 117800 mi C $191 |
Leaking Strut, replaced both Outside left Tie rod end replaced |
| 132260 mi C $660 |
Control arm needed replacement |
| 65720 mi | Clunking in front end when going over bumps. Front suspension bushings replaced. |
| 74400 mi | Suspension bushing failure. |
| 84320 mi | clunking noise in front end suspension (again). Replaced front springs, one front shock, some suspension bushings |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $3000 |
worn bushings, required replacement |
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