2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 problems by component
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes → | 29 | 23% | 114,138 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 27 | 22% | 90,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 19 | 15% | 76,358 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 14 | 11% | 102,350 mi |
| Power Train → | 10 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 6% | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.