2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 brakes problems
38 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500, which is 27% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was applied but did not respond. The contact applied extreme force to the brake pedal, the vehicle spun around and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained whiplash and pains to the wrists due to the force from the impact that did not require medical attention. In addition, the head restraint air bags deployed on the drivers side and the front passenger side only.
I purchased the mercedes benz e500 2003 about five years ago. I noticed about 21/2 year that the brake lights kept coming on even after having the brakes replaced. The braking system light comes on and message states please stop your, the braking system is defective. This happen several times I was in traffic. I could not stop and when I turn the vehicle on, this message comes on the dash board. When I went to the mercedes benz dealership I was told my sensotronic brake control needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints