Mercedes-benz E-500 2003
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Below you will find all available information on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars Mid-size.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
15 MPG | 21 MPG | 522.76 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500?
- The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 21 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500 is $3900.
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Are there recalls for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-500, additional information is below.
- 5L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
Recall 247565 [USA]: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 154240 [USA]: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive E500
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -9750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 17.5006 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Vehicle record id 18689 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) E500 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 97 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 18.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 29.4 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -9750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- Reporting - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest service and warranty bulletins for march, 2016
- LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- LI8210P0647661 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlamps fogged.
- LI54.65-P-072065 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Unmotivated reaction from park assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
- LI42.47-P-067502 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without abs intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the esp hydraulic unit
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- LI32.22-P-071495 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Airmatic fault message "max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " in instrument cluster
- LI82.10-P-054588 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
- LI82.85-P-058582 - EQUIPMENT: Apple products (iphone or ipod) are not charged via the serial usb interface of the comand online control unit (a40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
- LI05.10-P-058758 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Noise: a rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: fault code entries in engine control unit: sim271de20: P001177 the position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank
- LI46.10-P-057961 - STEERING: Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- LI27.00-P-056643 - POWER TRAIN: During disengagement from d to n and/or from r to n some slight jolting could be experienced.
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI91.29-P-050932 - SEATS: The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
- LI91.10-P-059386 - SEATS: Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
- LI91.10-P-059373 - SEATS: Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
- LI91.10-P-048501 - SEATS: Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
- LI91.10-P-048500 - AIR BAGS: Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebag
- LI91.10-P-048498 - SEATS: Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
- LI91.10-P-048497 - STRUCTURE: Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
- LI65.00-P-059054 - STRUCTURE: Aircap functions excessively
- LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
- LI27.00-P-051451 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Shift quality complaints on transmission 722.9 (7g-tronic and 7g-tronic plus)
- LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
- LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- LI54 30-P-068430 - SUSPENSION: Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- LI72 20-P-068322 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI07.08-P-060993 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
- LI32-22-P-051722 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor. *kb
- LI91-40-P-047183 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gea
- LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- PB-72-20-31D - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. The tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts. *pe
- TB-P-047927 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
- LI46-40-P-047549 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. Relative movement between th
- SB-090930 - TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM: Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty
- SB-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
- PB-91-60-66B - AIR BAGS: Mercedes: srs indicator lamp on. The srs light is illuminated and diagnostic fault code(s) b9223 and/or b9243 are stored in the srs ecu. The resistance of the ignition squib circuit for the sidebag may be too high. Model 211. All model
- PB-42-46-102 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009. *pe
- PB 63-20-15 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Water entry at a-pillar on model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (e320 cdi; e320; e500;e55amg; e320 4matic; e500 4matic; e320 wagon; 320 4matic). Unknown years. *pe
- 2008020001 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. Models 211 and 219 amg. Model years 2003-2006. Csc was received. *pe
- 2007010002 - WHEELS: Remove front wheel housing water drain nozzles if present and clear water drain passages. *kb
- 2005060008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Programming battery control module. *kb
- 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
- 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
- 322232 - SUSPENSION: Knocking / rumbling noise from front left of vehicle. Toi include model 219 2003-2006. *tt
- 8210196 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS: Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. Model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. Front fog lamp(s) inoperative. Mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. Updated 09/09/08. *pe
- 461018A - STEERING: Steering wheel heater not operating correctly or inoperative at cold temperatures. Mercedes benz model 211. Model year unknown. *tt model 211 (e series). Update 8/8/2008. *pe
Fuel leakage from the fuel tank investigation # EA13003
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Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20200819 |
Vehicle started flashing a red warning sign while driving at which point i lost all brakes it was only right that i used a runaway ramp at the moment otherwise the car would have not stopped. I turned off the vehicle and then upon restarting everything brake related disappeared. Also this has happened a few times already.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200818 |
Vehicle started flashing a red warning sign while driving at which point i lost all brakes it was only right that i used a runaway ramp at the moment otherwise the car would have not stopped. I turned off the vehicle and then upon restarting everything brake related disappeared. Also this has happened a few times already.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200812 |
Mzb issued a 25-year-warranty/safety recall extension on my 2003 e500 mzb car; #2005110001 -for the sensotronic brake system. Around august 2020 i was driving on surface street when suddenly the dashboard started flashing red warnings and the speed immediately reduced and transmission was locked in first gear. I was almost rear-ended and managed to pull car curbside. I then slowly drove car home, and the next day contacte a master ase mzb mechanic and had car towed there in temecula. He determined the sbc unit was the cause and even called mzb temecula to assure they had the part. He then informed me my car was under a 25-year recall extension to repair the safety- hazard issue. Dealer and mzb usa refuses to repair - they say since their computer does not show faults, the codes that the ase master mechanic ( who is know to temecula mzb service manager for years) sent to them do not matter...Only their system codes. I live in an area where freeway drives are essential and frequent; a sbc limp mode breakdown would put mine and others lives in danger. Mzb temecula and mzb usa in georgia told me that is not their problem unless ifthe system goes down and i have towed to them.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200811 |
Mzb issued a 25-year-warranty/safety recall extension on my 2003 e500 mzb car; #2005110001 -for the sensotronic brake system. Around august 2020 i was driving on surface street when suddenly the dashboard started flashing red warnings and the speed immediately reduced and transmission was locked in first gear. I was almost rear-ended and managed to pull car curbside. I then slowly drove car home, and the next day contacte a master ase mzb mechanic and had car towed there in temecula. He determined the sbc unit was the cause and even called mzb temecula to assure they had the part. He then informed me my car was under a 25-year recall extension to repair the safety- hazard issue. Dealer and mzb usa refuses to repair - they say since their computer does not show faults, the codes that the ase master mechanic ( who is know to temecula mzb service manager for years) sent to them do not matter...Only their system codes. I live in an area where freeway drives are essential and frequent; a sbc limp mode breakdown would put mine and others lives in danger. Mzb temecula and mzb usa in georgia told me that is not their problem unless ifthe system goes down and i have towed to them.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200720 |
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.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200719 |
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.
Crash | No | Y | 1 Injured | None | 20191201 |
I was making a right turn onto a city street when i heard a click/ crack, the instrument panel lit up, and the steering wheel locked. I was not able to stop the car in time and hit a parked car. The engine did not turn off when this happened. It wasn't a case of the power steering failing because i was not able to turn the wheel at all (i do know what that feels like). I put the car in park, turned off the engine, surveyed the damage, then turned the car back on and was able to reverse it and park the car behind the accident. The steering was fine. After i collected myself, i drove the car around the block (residential area) and saw the car drove fine, except for the fact that i was just in an accident. I ended up having the car towed because the serpentine belt was rubbing against something, causing smoke, and i didn't want the belt to break. I was slightly injured in the crash. Because i was trying to turn the locked steering wheel, i injured my right elbow from the impact. My stomach muscles were also hurt, probably due to the flexing of my core as i was trying to yank the wheel back to the left to avoid the accident. As i stated earlier, these were very minor injuries. The airbags did not deploy. The main reason i'm reporting this is because i bought this car for my son to drive. And i cannot let him drive this car now, knowing that this can happen. Thank god he wasn't driving and it happened at low speed.
No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20181102 |
Air suspension lower caused car stopped while driving. This air suspension has serious problem needs recall due to defective design. Springs have been replaced several times with the same problem. This problem will cause accidents while driving.
No | No | N | None | None | 20180420 |
Sbc abs hydraulic unit failed needed replacement & switch mb said this was not under warranty for my yr vehicle. Mercedes benz finally took ownership of this problem and stated in document august 2018 that they are covering the cost and labor to this problem for up to 25 years in model year. But your site does not show a recall on this?? Limp mode and fault lights flashed sbc/abs unit failed. Had to be towed to dealer. Please, file my complaint since i am going after mercedes benz local dealer for my refund of cash for this problem to be fixed. Thanks