2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,164miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320, 1% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,164 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 purchased a Mercedes-Benz E320 in june 2003 and have continued to have an issue involving uncontrolled acceleration and speed surges since september 2003. The condition seems to be more prevalent when the vehicle is approaching low speeds or in a downhill plane the dealership has attempted to repair the vehicle during five (5) service appointments and has acknowledged they are aware of the uncontrolled power, or acceleration, fluctuations. They have attempted to repair the vehicle using m-b advice; without success. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072594, filed 2004-05, 1,164 miles“I am concerned that the arm for the crusie control is too close to the turn signal arm. Several times a day I find that my hand (albeit a small hand) accidentally hits the cruise control lever instead of the turn signal - especially when signalling left. This activates the cruise control at a time when you are usually getting ready to slow down for a turn. I understand that braking will turn off the cruise automatically, but it is still an incovenience and could potentially be dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10003034, filed 2003-01“I was parking my vehicle (2003 mercedes e 320) between 2 cars in a parking lot. The vehicle was already on the parking spot (after making a right turn to enter the spot ... While the feet were on the break pedal) when there was a sudden un-intended acceleration that made the vehicle race off and hit the concrete wall about two feet in front of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained considerable damage to the front bumper, hood, head lights. The front doors were jammed causing the driver to use the passenger doors for exiting the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137018, filed 2005-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
88 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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