2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Review

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 182.50 in length and 71.10 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 36,950 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 22.60 gallon. The engine is 3.7L V6 SOHC 18V and uses 14 of gasoline in the city and 14 on highways.

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: M-Class
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 18V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $36,950 USD
MPG: 15 City / 18 HWY
Tires: 255/60R17
Tank Size: 23 gallon

Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2003 Trims

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG

Engine: 5.4L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 18 HWY

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320

Engine: 3.2L V6 SOHC 18V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 18V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 18 HWY

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Engine: 5.0L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 17 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V121000 started on /Date(1048741200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.

Consequence: THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOSE CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING COOLER. DURING CLAMP REPLACEMENT, THE POWER STEERING COOLING HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall 08V465000 started on /Date(1221624000000-0400)/.

Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 125,228 MY 1998-2004 M-CLASS VEHICLES. THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.

Consequence: THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: AN EARLIER RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT A FUTURE LEAKAGE OR FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE CONNECTION (PLEASE SEE 03V121). SINCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE THROUGH INSPECTION TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC VEHICLES THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY REPAIRED, ALL VEHICLES REPAIRED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 15, 2003, WILL BE REPAIRED AGAIN. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall 11V208000 started on /Date(1301544000000-0400)/.

Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2002 M-CLASS AND MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 M-CLASS AMG VEHICLES. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK, OR BRAKING THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TO REACH A CERTAIN RATE OF DECELERATION. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES USE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AS EXPECTED BY THE DRIVER, ALTHOUGH THE OTHER MEANS OF DEACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL REMAIN FULLY OPERATIVE. SPECIFICALLY, WHERE THE DRIVER PUMPS THE BRAKES RATHER THAN APPLYING CONSISTENT PEDAL FORCE, THE LEVEL OF FORCE REQUIRED MAY BE UNUSUALLY HIGH.

Consequence: DIFFICULTY OR DELAY IN DISENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

FAQ

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is made in United States between 1998 to 2015.

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

If you consider used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 14 miles, which is lower then 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is lower than $32,950.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Mercedes-Benz All models of 2003

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

Mercedes-Benz SLK

$36,600 - $65,900
14 City / 18 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V

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