How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 170 have?

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz 170 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz 170 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 170?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

2003 Mercedes-Benz 170 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 170. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have a auto dimming rearview mirror on my 2003 slk 230 that has become blurry to look into due to a leakage of a chemical agent inside the mirror. The technology in the mirrors seem to be defective as there are many documented cases on this problem online by other mercedes owners. *tr”

VISIBILITY · reported 2011-04-08

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 170 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.