Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 147 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
147
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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. ... |
| Aug 17, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | DEALERSHIP FAILED TO FIX AND INSPECT MY SBC PUMP WHICH LEAD TO MY VEHICLE BEING TOTALED AND LOSING E... |
| Aug 12, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | MZB ISSUED A 25-YEAR-WARRANTY/SAFETY RECALL EXTENSION ON MY 2003 E500 MZB CAR; #2005110001 -FOR THE ... |
| Aug 3, 2020 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am in immediate need of a confirmation that Mercedes Benz USA or any dealership performed a Sensot... |
| Jul 20, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR LOST POWER. PULLED OVER FOR VISUAL INSPECTION, NOTICED ... |
| Jul 16, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN MY WINDOWS ARE DOWN AND IM DRIVING YOU CAN SMELL GASOLINE VERY STRONGLY IN THE CAR. EVEN WORSE ... |
| Jan 28, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL, I CAN SMELL GAS FROM THE DRIVERS PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS 3/4TH T... |
| Jan 3, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE OF CAR AND OUTSIDE. WHEN TO MERCEDES DEALERSH... |
| Oct 10, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A CLASSIFIED AS A TOTAL RECALL TURNED INTO AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND AS A RESU... |
| May 20, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY RECALL |
| Apr 28, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I JUST PURCHASED A USED 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG. UPON DRIVING IT HOME FROM THE STATE WHERE I PURC... |
| Mar 27, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GAS TANK LEAKS, CAR IS 2 YEARS OUT OF COVERAGE FOR GAS TANK. THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM DID NOT LEAVE MUCH... |
| Jan 15, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILL UP. FUEL LEAKING ON TO TOP OF TANK AND VAPORS ENTERING CABIN |
| Oct 8, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL SMELL COMING FROM WITHIN CABIN FIRST NOTICED OCTOBER 2018 TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY WAS CHARCOAL FIL... |
| Apr 21, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | SBC ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT FAILED NEEDED REPLACEMENT & SWITCH MB SAID THIS WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR MY... |
| Apr 8, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAKING TO THE INSIDE OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UNDER ACCESS PORT UNDER REAR SEAT CUSHION, THAT'... |
| Feb 5, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CAR. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 2005. MERCEDES NEVER NOTIFIED US NOR MADE US AWARE ... |
| May 11, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MERCEDES INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THEIR WARRANTY TO COVER THEIR FAULTY FUEL PUMPS. I HAV... |
| May 3, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL SMELL COMING FROM LEFT REAR FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING |