Model year guide

2000 Mercedes-benz 208

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 — representative photo
Representative photo

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2000 Mercedes-benz 208.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE Closed

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER-STEERING ASSIST. ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 546 NON-DUPLICATIVE REPORTS THAT ALLEGE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE ON ALL MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES USING THE SUBJECT COMPONENT. THE SUBJECT COMPONENT FAILURES A…

NHTSA #PE03058 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Dec 2003 · closed Apr 2004

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 6

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. *TT

Bulletin 463040 · Steering · Apr 2006

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE COMAND UNIT. *TT

Bulletin PB8285182 · Equipment · Dec 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING CONCERNS WITH CD CHANGER INTERMITTENTLY RETURNS TO CD1 TRACK 1 ON VEHICLE START UP. *TT

Bulletin PB8285158 · Equipment · Aug 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVED TOUCH-SHIFTERS (ELECTRONIC SELECTOR MODULES) WHICH ARE MORE RESISTANT TO FLUID CONTAMINATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN MODELS. *TT

Bulletin 48012 · Visibility · May 2001

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING TOUCH SHIFTERS (ESM - ELECTRONIC SELECTOR MODULES) ON MODEL YEAR 2000 - 2001 MODELS. *TT

Bulletin 42012 · Electrical System · Apr 2001

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF LOCALIZED TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES IN THE SEAT DURING OPERATION, PARTICULARLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE BACKREST SIDE CUSION ADJACENT TO THE DOOR ON 2000 AND 2001 MODELS. *TT

Bulletin 41012 · Seats · Apr 2001

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 208. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 vehicles on record

Other Mercedes-benz 208 model years

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-benz 208. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.