Model year guide

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2003 Mercedes-benz 220 — representative photo
Representative photo

2003 Mercedes-benz 220 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

2003 Mercedes-benz 220 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Mercedes-benz 220.

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

Manufacturer service bulletins 18

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. Showing the 10 most recent of 18.

MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET FIVE TIMES. WITH MODES…

Bulletin SB-91-60-193 · Air Bags · Jun 2010

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

Bulletin 463040 · Steering · Apr 2006

KNOCKING OR THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION. (MERCEDES BENZ 2004-2005 220, AND 2003-2005 183/184). *JB

Bulletin 2223 · Suspension · Dec 2004

NOISES FROM PARKING BRAKE CABLE. *TT

Bulletin 422049 · Parking Brake · Sep 2004

V60S/X/I CRADLE AND KIT DESIGNATION. 2004 MODEL YEAR ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin 8270327 · Feb 2004

ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE UPDATE. (MODEL 203 MODEL YEAR 2002 AND LATER, MODEL 170 (SLK320 ONLY) MODEL YEAR 2002 AND LATER, MODEL 230). *JB

Bulletin 70028E · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2003

INTERMITTENT WIPE FUNCTION SOFTWARE CHANGE. (MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 209, 211, AND MODEL 203 YEAR 2004.) *JB

Bulletin 8230316 · Visibility · Dec 2003

PASSENGER SIDE HEAD RESTRAINT AUTOMATICALLY LOWERING WHEN THE SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED. *TT

Bulletin 911663 · Seats · Aug 2003

ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin 070028D · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2003

ENGINE TICKING (PISTON SLAP LIKE SOUND) NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 1200 AND 3000 RPM. *TT

Bulletin 070021F · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2003

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 220. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2003 Mercedes-benz 220 vehicles on record

2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2112061A376366 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2110061X103404 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2200281A358524 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2030061A537607 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2200251A346987 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2201671A356145 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2200841A373301 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 2003 Mercedes-benz 220WDB2200281A356882

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2003 Mercedes-benz 220 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-benz 220. 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.