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2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class Safety Report

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

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class.

Safety Ratings

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

Top Complaint Categories

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
127
SERVICE BRAKES
65
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
54
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
30
SUSPENSION
26
AIR BAGS
17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
POWER TRAIN
8

Problems by Component

Other147Brakes112Fuel System61Suspension33Electrical29Airbags24Powertrain17Engine14Visibility5Steering5Lights5Seat Belts4Tires4Speed Control3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that on several occasions while drivi...
Sep 20, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in prist...
Jun 24, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the braking sy...
May 31, 2024SERVICE BRAKESMB USA is not honoring Recall 2005110001 for 25 years per NHTSA Bulletin. The Mercedes Benz Represe...
Apr 2, 2024SUSPENSIONAir suspension in the rear suddenly failed making it impossible to drive, also triggered a red warni...
Nov 15, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclos...
Jun 30, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor ...
Feb 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe Alternator died after just over two years from being replaced by Mercedes part and labor causing...
Nov 19, 2022ELECTRICAL 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, 2022AIR BAGSSystem restraint malfunction seems like it the passenger side airbag won’t let you no if on or of
Sep 7, 2022SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that there was leakage coming from th...
Jul 1, 2022SERVICE BRAKESBrakes failed
Jun 30, 2022AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the air bags on...
May 15, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMEverytime I get in my car, the battery is dead! I have purchased several brand new batteries, and t...
May 6, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESI OWN A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E500. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ABOUT 25 MPH .SHE PUT ON THE BRAKES AND...
Apr 29, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, t...
Apr 28, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle ther...
Dec 1, 2021FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAfter fueling up, a smell of gas occurs. Slight gas puddle forms under the car after every fuel up. ...
Jul 5, 2021SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the air bag sus...
Jan 31, 2021SUSPENSIONALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT AS THE AIRMATIC SUSPENSION FAILED. CAR SUDDENLY LOWERED WHILE DRIVING. CHANG...