2003 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
466
Recalls
0
Crashes
15
Severe
32

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Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depresse...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2024

I inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in pristine condition. About a month ago while driving it,...

Brakes
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the braking system became inoperable. The contact stated that th...

Brakes
Jul 2024

MB USA is not honoring Recall 2005110001 for 25 years per NHTSA Bulletin. The Mercedes Benz Representative said that the recall is closed for a 2003...

Suspension
Apr 2024

Air suspension in the rear suddenly failed making it impossible to drive, also triggered a red warning of "stop, car too low"

Fuel System
Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. Upon inspection, the conta...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2023

*1. The Fuel Tank and components and/or system failed or malfunctioned. *2. After filling the gas tank, the odor of strong pungent gasoline fumes fill...

Electrical System
Apr 2023

The Alternator died after just over two years from being replaced by Mercedes part and labor causing a loss of electrical power and a loss of brake in...

Fuel System
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor ins...

Fuel System
Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 466 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 15 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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