2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“*1. The Fuel Tank and components and/or system failed or malfunctioned. *2. After filling the gas tank, the odor of strong pungent gasoline fumes fills the cabin of the and lingers for some time in the car and garage until the gasoline level goes down after being driven for a few miles. *3The car…”
filed Mar 5, 2023
“Everytime I get in my car, the battery is dead! I have purchased several brand new batteries, and the same thing! I purchased a new battery, and my wife and I went on vacation, and as we was headed back home, we began to smell a real foul oder! We stop to the gas station, and looked everywhere, but…”
filed Sep 15, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 E320 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 E320 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 E320 | 4 | 17% |
| 2001 E320 | 13 | 34% |
| 2000 E320 | 8 | 18% |
| 1999 E320 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 E320 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 E320 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 E320 | 12 | 27% |
| 1995 E320 | 89 | 93% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.