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2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 20 28 23 386
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 22 404
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 21 29 24 370
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 19V918000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Campaign 22V954000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Campaign 24V874000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

76 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 21 Power Train 10 Electrical System 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor?

EPA figures for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.