2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 68 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 46 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C320 | Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 | 7 |
| Seats | 23 | 1 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C320
2003 Mercedes-Benz C320
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.