Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class has 0 recalls, 466 complaints.
0
Recalls
466
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that on several occasions while drivi... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in prist... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the braking sy... |
| May 31, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | MB USA is not honoring Recall 2005110001 for 25 years per NHTSA Bulletin. The Mercedes Benz Represe... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Air suspension in the rear suddenly failed making it impossible to drive, also triggered a red warni... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclos... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor ... |
| Feb 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Alternator died after just over two years from being replaced by Mercedes part and labor causing... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | *1. The Fuel Tank and components and/or system failed or malfunctioned. *2. After filling the gas ta... |
| Nov 4, 2022 | AIR BAGS | System restraint malfunction seems like it the passenger side airbag won’t let you no if on or of |
| Sep 7, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that there was leakage coming from th... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes failed |
| Jun 30, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the air bags on... |
| May 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Everytime I get in my car, the battery is dead! I have purchased several brand new batteries, and t... |
| May 6, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I OWN A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E500. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ABOUT 25 MPH .SHE PUT ON THE BRAKES AND... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, t... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle ther... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After fueling up, a smell of gas occurs. Slight gas puddle forms under the car after every fuel up. ... |
| Jul 5, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the air bag sus... |
| Jan 31, 2021 | SUSPENSION | ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AS THE AIRMATIC SUSPENSION FAILED. CAR SUDDENLY LOWERED WHILE DRIVING. CHANG... |