2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Air suspension in the rear suddenly failed making it impossible to drive, also triggered a red warning of "stop, car too low"”
filed Apr 21, 2024
“The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the air bag suspension detached from the subframe which caused the shock to lean into the tire. The rear driver’s side wheel ceased turning. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The…”
filed Jul 22, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other E500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E500 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 E500 | 10 | 7% |
| 2004 E500 | 23 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500
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.