2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
281
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
The 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 has received a total of 281 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (71 complaints), Service Brakes (57 complaints), and Electrical System (19 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320, potentially affecting up to 881,752 vehicles.
Recall 24V874000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 33,456 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954....
View full details →Recall 24V874000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 33,456 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954....
View full details →Recall 24V874000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 33,456 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954....
View full details →Recall 24V874000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 33,456 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954....
View full details →Recall 19V918000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 747,928 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
281 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is strong just after filling the tank, and then it disappears at appox. 3 quarters of a tank. This issue has been physically challenging for me, making me dizzy and giving me migraines. I'm also very concerned about the safety issues relating to gasoline fumes inside the car... My understanding is that this is a common issue for the said Mercedes Benz model and year. It is a dangerous parts defect that is unacceptable.
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 car, but which should not be closed until 2028 for my car. The Mercedes Benz Representative agreed that she does see the car matches the 2003-2006 E class with chassis of A336226 falling between A0- and A7- for the recall. The Mercedes Benz Representative gave no explanation as to why the 25 year recall has closed prior to 2031. The faulty SBC has caused numerous problems. If the recall is not honored, I plan to file a lawsuit against Mercedes. A formal complaint is being filed with the NHTSA for MB USA's lack of adhering to the recall for the full 25 years.
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 the ABS warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 2005110001. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to the sensotronic brake control (SBC) braking system. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
REPORT NUMBER: CAL-03-07 NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST
REPORT NUMBER: CAL-03-07 NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST
Safety Rating for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ E320
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 51 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 109 complaints
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 81 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 54 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 27 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (current)
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 243 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 287 complaints
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 49 complaints
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 20 complaints
- 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 12 complaints
Other MERCEDES BENZ Models
- MERCEDES BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 — 622 total complaints