Major Problems with 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 1440 miles

2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 2500 miles

2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mercedes-Benz E-Class owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2003 e 320 has been in the shop 3 times because when i come to a stop at times...	4 ~ 3150 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC defective brakes. *jb...	4 ~ 5193 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the car has a very strong gasoline odor when the fuel tank is full. the gasoline odor permeates the cabin...	3 ~ 81333 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes e class. the contact stated that a fuel odor was present inside of...	2 ~ 78000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC mercedes benz e class and sl class 2003 2004 models with electro-hydraulic brake systems are experiencing brake failures sometimes within...	2 ~ 14230 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2003 e 320 has been in the shop 3 times because when i come to a stop at times...	2 ~ 2500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the warning light of brakes failure came on at highway exit at 65mph and the brake paddle hit the floor...	1 ~ 120000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a mercedes benz e-500 2003 with only 31 700 miles on it. on friday july 16 i had...	1 ~ 31690 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES goodyear tire defect goodyear ls tire. tirees are cupping starting at approx.15000 miles. tires must be replaced at 20000 miles....	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST after receiving nhtsa recall 04v296000 made contact with the dealer. consumer was told that vehicle could not be serviced until	1 ~ 18000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i own a mercedes e 500 year 2004.i found out about the recall for the brake problem after i almost...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i own a mercedes e 500 year 2004.i found out about the recall for the brake problem after i almost...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i own a mercedes e 500 year 2004.i found out about the recall for the brake problem after i almost...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car purchased and always serviced at fletcher johes newport beach ca..a total of 20 plus faults and 13 weeks in...	1 ~ 5000 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was involved in a rear-end collision in 9-04 where my 2003 mercedes (mb) was unable to stop in time....	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC please see previously filed report #10083022. on monday august 2 2004 the brake failure described in the above-mentioned report occurred...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when the consumer attempted to shift the vehicle it hesitated. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle....	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1- vehicle (2003 mercedes-benz e55) was traveling at 65-70 mph on garden state parkway (nj). i was approaching exit 109...	1 ~ 14180 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS i acquired a 2003 mercedes e500 about a year ago and i still cannot attach my seatbelt without tiltng the...	1 ~ 1 miles
EQUIPMENT the car has been a disappointments since i got it in january 28 2003. it has had many problems and...	1 ~ 2500 miles
SUSPENSION the car has been a disappointments since i got it in january 28 2003. it has had many problems and...	1 ~ 2500 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING rear fog lamps on some european manufactured vehicles that are above the rear bumper has caused confusion and distraction to	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle lunges forward and slows unexpectedly. upon acceleration will jerk back and forth as it is about to stall. ...	1 ~ 4487 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle lunges forward and slows unexpectedly. upon acceleration will jerk back and forth as it is about to stall. ...	1 ~ 4487 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle lunges forward and slows unexpectedly. upon acceleration will jerk back and forth as it is about to stall. ...	1 ~ 4487 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC mercedes benz e class and sl class 2003 2004 models with electro-hydraulic brake systems are experiencing brake failures sometimes within...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both right and left headlights were aimed high. *mr the problem was with the headlights which were aimed properly for...	1

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