2003 Mercedes-Benz E350
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2003: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 350 |
| 2008 | 173 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2011 | 223 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 164 |
| 2014 | 277 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The vechile has a very strong smell of fuel tbat I may believe is building up as it leaks in the undercarriage of the car
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-24
My 2003 E320 sedan batteries is constantly draining after the vehicle sits for 6 or more hours.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-10
Visibility/wiper
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz e 320. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-18
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that while traveling 55 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering. The contact resumed driving even though the steering wheel was difficult to turn without force being applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-21
Also filed under Power train
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E350?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.