2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 21 complaints for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The vehicle experienced electrical problems and the vehicles air bag light illuminated and stayed on. The dealer has been notified. *nlm
While traveling in the far left lane on a four lane highway the engine on the car stops in addition to the check engine light coming on. I could not move to the left shoulder because it was an additional lane for high occupancy vehicles which was also barricaded. I immediately placed on my flashers and commenced to change lanes to get off of the highway. Where this also occurred was where an on-ramp connects which added on another obstacle in an attempt to get off of the highway.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
- Fuel system 89 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints