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2003–2005 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz 211 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200513 complaints
Most recalls20050 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202003: 9 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 13 complaints, 0 recalls200320042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 211——0131100
2004 211——030000
2003 211——090000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes9
  • Fuel system, gasoline7
  • Fuel/propulsion system5
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Suspension1
  • Electrical system1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Fuel system, diesel1