2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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.
“I own a mercedes benz e-500, 2003, with only 31,700 miles on it. On friday, july 16, I had it serviced at my local mb dealer in larchmont, ny. On sunday, july 18, as I started the car in my garage, a warning message appeared saying stop. Car too low . I have contacted the dealer and they will look at it but, I believe it is a failure of the front right (passenger side) airmatic suspension, the car is obviously out of warranty but I can't believe that, after only 31,700 miles, that such a part can fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10344140, filed 2010-07, 31,690 miles“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 miles“The car has been a disappointments since I got it in january 28,2003. It has had many problems and the dealership said its fix. Autohaus mercedes benz in pompano beach , florida sold me a car that has been to the shop more than 10 times . 1)whippers very loud and don't clean. 2) fuel gauge does not work 3) tire sensors do not work 4)stereo shuts off and on 5)alignment problem car pulls to the right. 6)engine is very loud 7)engine hesitates. 8) sos malfunction 9)mercedes benz phone does not work. 10) lowjack system that they installed has not worked properly since they put it on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041141, filed 2003-10, 2,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019128Jan 10, 2006Steering wheel twitch during brake application. Various models including mercedes benz 2006 model 230.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 1 | 13% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 9% |
| 1999 | 9 | 69% |
| 1998 | 7 | 29% |
| 1997 | 20 | 53% |
| 1996 | 7 | 44% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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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