2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 fuel/propulsion system problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in pristine condition. About a month ago while driving it, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is strong just after filling the tank, and then it disappears at appox. 3…”
filed Nov 30, 2024
“*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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 E320 | 81 | 35% |
| 2004 E320 | 79 | 39% |
| 2000 E320 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 E320 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 E320 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 E320 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 E320 | 2 | 2% |
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.