2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel/propulsion system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was on the highway the car lost power. Pulled over for visual inspection, noticed the fuel was leaking rapidly. Immediately shut off the car. Had vehicle towed to local mercedes benz dealership. Dealer verified the tank was leaking.”
filed Jul 22, 2020
“Strong fuel odor coming from vehicle when tank full. Doesn't happen if tank is 3/4 full or less. Any recalls? Will dealership fix problem?”
filed Dec 22, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other E500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E500 | 16 | 32% |
| 2005 E500 | 55 | 39% |
| 2004 E500 | 56 | 39% |
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.