2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500.

Most common 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Suspension	3
Tires	1
Electrical System	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2014-05-31, Seat Belts
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT EXTEND OUT AND DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY DURING HOT WEATHER. *TR

2014-05-31, Fuel System, Gasoline
IN JUNE 2012 THE CAR DID NOT PASS INSPECTION AND WE WERE TOLD WE NEEDED A NEW GAS CAP. WE GOT A GAS CAP AND IT PASSED INSPECTION. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY. IF WE ONLY FILL THE GAS TANK ABOUT 3/4 OR LESS, THERE IS NO GAS SMELL. WE RECENTLY HAD THE CAR SERVICED AND THE MECHANIC TOLD US THE GAS CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND A SEAL/CAP IN AN OVERFILL TANK UNDER THE REAR SEAT WAS LOOSE. WE REPLACED THE GAS CAP AGAIN AND THE CAP TO THE OVERFILL TANK WAS TIGHTENED. WE FILLED THE TANK FULL AND HAVE A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS SO THOSE REPAIRS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IN A REVIEW OF SOME INTERNET RESEARCH, WE SAW THAT NHTSA AND MERCEDES

2014-04-03, Suspension
WAS GOING DOWN ROAD AND FRONT STRUT BOTTOMED OUT BECAUSE OF AIR BELLOW FAILURE IN AIR LEVELING SYSTEM .MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM! *TR

2013-04-11, Fuel/Propulsion System
BROUGHT CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION STICKER, WAS TOLD THAT THE GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MALFUNCTION THAT ALLOWED GAS VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM TANK. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NO FAULT OF MY OWN BUT TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PASS INSPECTION!!! THE CAR WAS NOT MISUSED OR DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR ABUSED, OBVIOUSLY THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART MERCEDES PUT IN THEIR CARS AND THEY CHOSE NOT TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. CHARGED $1,400 FOR REPAIRS. *TR

2010-10-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 MERCEDES E500 DOWN A HILL WHEN THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND SIMULTANEOUSLY BY DASHBOARD LIT UP WITH WARNINGS AND ADMONISHING TO PULL OVER AND NOT DRIVE. I WAS AMAZED TO FIND OUT THAT MERCEDES HAS A 'PROGRAM' FOR THIS FAILURE BUT DOES NOT TELL CAR OWNERS ABOUT IT UNTIL IT OCCURS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HAD NO OTHER BRAKING CAPABILITY. *TR

2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Suspension (3), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.