2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 recalls

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

Most common 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	4
Electrical System	2
Power Train	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Suspension	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2020-05-26, Seat Belts
DURING HOT WEATHER THE SEAT BELT GETS STUCK AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT AT ALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED UNDER HOT WEATHER. THIS IS IN THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 1 YEAR.*DT CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELT GETS JAMMED WHEN TEMPERATURE GOES OVER 90 DEGREES AND IS UNABLE TO USE SEAT BELTS AS WELL AS PARK THE CAR OUTSIDE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS BUT MALFUNCTIONING.*JB

2018-11-26, Seat Belts
THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE SPEED/FUEL/GEAR SELECTION. THESE ARE BOTH SAFETY CONCERNS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. WE CAN SEND YOU A PICTURE OF THE DEAD DASH IF NEEDED. ALSO VIDEO OF A STUCK SEAT BELT. THANKS, KURT.

2015-12-11, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 147,000.

2015-09-30, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER LIGHTS FLASHED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS MECHANIC AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.

2014-09-20, Seat Belts
THE SEAT BELTS WILL PERIODICALLY NOT EXTEND. *TR

2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (4), Electrical System (2), Power Train (1).

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

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