2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 vs 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 214 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 92 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 86,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 57 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 10 |
| Power Train | 11 | 10 |
| Suspension | 11 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
2005 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.