2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 214 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 77 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 18 |
| Power Train | 6 | 11 |
| Suspension | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E320
2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.