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2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
90,085miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 3% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,085 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“During initial warmup of vehicle (generally soaked at ambient temperatures 60f and below) a short term (5-8 seconds) unstable idle occurs 20-30 seconds after initial engine start and while in a forward drive gear. This unstable idle generates torque variations that will overcome a brake apply and incur vehicle movement. The brake apply is a level which would keep the vehicle stopped on level ground to counter act normal creep torque. Applying the brake heavier will prevent the vehicle from moving.”

NHTSA complaint #10809392, filed 2015-12, 115,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200522%
200323%

Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55

Fuel system
63 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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