2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 2% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I own a 2003 e-class mercedes benz purchased this year from ralley motors, roslyn, new york. Since I took the title to the vehicle, there has been uncontrolled mild acceleration at low speeds, the car bucks and shakes upon de-acceleration resulting in my having lost control of the vehicle and consequently requiring my jamming abruptly on the brakes to avoid hitting another vehicles and pedestrians. In addition, the car had significantly steered to the right at all times, requiring my constantly having to steer to the left in order to drive straight ahead. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047007, filed 2003-12, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 03V289000Aug 7, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.Covers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 2003
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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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