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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (40%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 10 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
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12649 mi | Actuator, throttle control element |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi | "Moaning" sound from tranny - result of leakage between cooling and transmission system due to faulty radiator. Apparently a known issue with C32s. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49300 mi US $1500 |
Conductor plate (along with sensors) was replaced, transmission was not shifting from time to time. It was a common problem when I googled it, thanks to the involvement of Chrysler during that time period. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 75000 mi US $1650 |
Replaced rattling clutch. The clutch was a standard clutch kit which included the disc, pressure plate, and slave cyl. The price for the kit is 750 and the labor was 900. |
| 76000 mi | Rattling transmission problem. The dealer confirmed it was a bad transmission that was causing the rattle. They didn't charge me anything for the inspection. But since then it hasn't rattled at all. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107000 mi | Hesitating after stop. Slight hesitation when climbing hills. |
| 84000 mi US $75 |
Leak at transmission "guide plug." |
| 90000 mi US $2200 |
Torque converter failed due to poor M-B design. Cooling line routed through transmission leaked coolant into the transmission, causing Torque converter to fail. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 156000 mi US $1175 |
Front c.v. boots replaced by dealer, as other shops had to order the whole axle assemblies to repair, ($4,000+). So I had the dealer do it. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
| 70000 mi US $3000 |
Shifter made clicking noise, replaced |
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