Mercedes-benz E350 2003
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E350.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ |
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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
- LI1830P0597123 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
- LI0702P0547173 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
- 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)
- LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
- LI42.47-P-067502 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: 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.
- LI46.10-P-057961 - STEERING: Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 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
- 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 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- LI72 20-P-068322 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 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"
- LI-27-19P056458 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Xentry (mercedes): combination of fault codes P060C00 and/or P060600, causing various transmission symptoms due to central processing unit, software induced internal control unit fault is detected. Model 212.098, 212.298, 212. 095, 212.19
- LI-47-00 - ENGINE (PWS): Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (may or may not be intermittent). *js
- LI72-10P-055044 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years listed. *pe
- 40-P-052794 - SEAT BELTS: Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given. *js
- 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
- 40-P-053441 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Xentry: mercedes benz: reversible emergency tensioning retractor is compatible with wiring harness, model e350 model year unknown. *js
- LI32-22-P-051722 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor. *kb
- LI-91-60-P052463 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Xentry(mercedes): bulletin regarding the 4 spoke steering wheel chrome badges on driver airbag that are peeling and/or discolored. *pe
- LI32-22P051722 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Xentry(mercedes): malfunctioning of the airmatic in the display. *pe updated 3/9/12. *pe
- LI-27-20 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. There are many possible fault codes. The torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter. *rm
- TSB-82-00-695 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. The latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lamp frame using a thermoplastic nut *pe
- 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-54-18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes benz (xentry): wiring harness is damaged in area of roof frame. Vehicle can not be started because the chassis can bus and/or interior can fault codes stored in quick test. *pe
- LI32-22-P-048597 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes benz (xentry): vehicle drops at rear axle, display message-airmatic-service required. The vehicle drops at the rear axle after standing for a long time. Damaged sealing rings in air suspension element on rear axle can lead to mi
- LI46-20-P-048484 - STEERING: Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. Mo
- 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:LINES AND FITTINGS: 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
- P-047526 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Mercedes benz: instrument cluster-analog pointers nonfunctional after vehicle is started. All analog pointers in the instrument cluster (a1) may not be functional for approx. One to two minutes after the engine is started. Full function
- SB-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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.
- 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
- 472051 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Model e350, code 914 (pzev fuel tank) - engine stalls / does not restart. My 2003-2007. *nj
- 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- 2007010002 - WHEELS: Remove front wheel housing water drain nozzles if present and clear water drain passages. *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:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: 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
- 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/HANDLE BAR: 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
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210131 |
Almost in an accident as the airmatic suspension failed. Car suddenly lowered while driving. Changed air shocked, failed again after 2 years. This car has only less 93000 miles. All mechanics across the board know this is the problem mercedes has refused to take care.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210130 |
Almost in an accident as the airmatic suspension failed. Car suddenly lowered while driving. Changed air shocked, failed again after 2 years. This car has only less 93000 miles. All mechanics across the board know this is the problem mercedes has refused to take care.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200128 |
When gas tank is full, i can smell gas from the drivers passenger side. When the gas tank is 3/4th tank, the smell disappeared. After research online there might be a problem in the rubber seal in the tank. It is a fire issue.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200127 |
When gas tank is full, i can smell gas from the drivers passenger side. When the gas tank is 3/4th tank, the smell disappeared. After research online there might be a problem in the rubber seal in the tank. It is a fire issue.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20191114 |
My 2003 e320 sedan batteries is constantly draining after the vehicle sits for 6 or more hours. I have incurred costly expenses in replacing both the rear load & front small auxiliary batteries to include labor cost at an authorized mercedes repair shop. October 2019 i tried to access the car using the key knob, however no power to access the vehicle nor access the trunk. November 2019 the vehicle fog, interior & rear tail lights began to flash on & off and the security alarm begin to sound with a weak like battery sound without the use of the smart key, december 2019 the same occurrences batteries were drain, no power & recently february 2019 same occurrences no power to vehicle. I have purchased new batteries & a new alternator & still the same issues of battery draining. The authorized mercedes repair shop has conducted a insufficient voltage test & electrical test to find no issues? These occurrences has cost me excessively & i want mercedes benz manufacturer to take responsibility in a recall to all consumers with this model experiencing the same or similar electrical issues out of the consumer control. I purchased the vehicle & expects mercedes to own up to their customer service slogan. I request a response from mercedes headquarters to thoroughly inspect my vehicle their defective product i purchase & make good on this reoccurring battery drain electrical issue.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20191113 |
My 2003 e320 sedan batteries is constantly draining after the vehicle sits for 6 or more hours. I have incurred costly expenses in replacing both the rear load & front small auxiliary batteries to include labor cost at an authorized mercedes repair shop. October 2019 i tried to access the car using the key knob, however no power to access the vehicle nor access the trunk. November 2019 the vehicle fog, interior & rear tail lights began to flash on & off and the security alarm begin to sound with a weak like battery sound without the use of the smart key, december 2019 the same occurrences batteries were drain, no power & recently february 2019 same occurrences no power to vehicle. I have purchased new batteries & a new alternator & still the same issues of battery draining. The authorized mercedes repair shop has conducted a insufficient voltage test & electrical test to find no issues? These occurrences has cost me excessively & i want mercedes benz manufacturer to take responsibility in a recall to all consumers with this model experiencing the same or similar electrical issues out of the consumer control. I purchased the vehicle & expects mercedes to own up to their customer service slogan. I request a response from mercedes headquarters to thoroughly inspect my vehicle their defective product i purchase & make good on this reoccurring battery drain electrical issue.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190401 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the passenger's side front and rear airbags deployed independently without warning or a crash. An unknown warning light was illuminated. Mercedes benz of walnut creek (1301 parkside dr, walnut creek, ca 94596, (844) 896-1941) was contacted by phone. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was also encouraged to have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190401 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e 320. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility). Mercedes-benz of marietta located at 810 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190331 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e 320. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility). Mercedes-benz of marietta located at 810 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.