Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 29 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
29
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Nov 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2003 E320 SEDAN BATTERIES IS CONSTANTLY DRAINING AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR 6 OR MORE HOURS. I HA... |
| Jan 25, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING AN SRS WARNING LIGHT THAT THE DEALERSHIP, MERCEDES BENZ OF SOUT... |
| Oct 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WA... |
| May 28, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTIN... |
| May 28, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE DRIVER WAS ... |
| Jan 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE VECHILE HAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL TBAT I MAY BELIEVE IS BUILDING UP AS IT LEAKS IN THE UND... |
| Apr 6, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | WATER GETS IN THE TRUNK SOMEHOW AND CAUSES FAULTY WUTHERING SAM BOXES..CREATING ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZZ... |
| Feb 8, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL, ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH FUEL CAP AND EVACUATION SYSTEM. |
| Oct 6, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE'S "SERVICE BRAKES-VISIT WO... |
| Jun 12, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED RUNNING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD HAVE CAU... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | THERE IS A SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG TO TURN... |
| Aug 16, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP OF COURSE I EXPECTED TO HAVE TO HAVE MINOR WORK DONE O... |
| Apr 26, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH TO GO TO WORK MY CAR LOST THE BRAKES. THE DISPLAY SHOWED BRAKES DEFECTIVE. LU... |
| Mar 15, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | IT STARTED WITH A ESP WARNING ON THE CLUSTER, WITH INCREASED BRAKE DISTANCE, AFTER RESTART THE WARNI... |
| Nov 20, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I STARTED THE CAR IN THE MORNING, AND IT GAVE ME A MALFUNCTION MESSAGE STATING THAT THE DISPLAY IS D... |
| Jul 14, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE TRAVELING IN THE FAR LEFT LANE ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE ON THE CAR STOPS IN ADDITION ... |