2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320, 1% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Problem #1). The interior driver and passenger door handles have a chrome tape of some type that covers the handles. This tape overtime comes off on the inside and it is extremely sharp like a razor. I cut my finger twice on the driver-side and a passenger got cut on the passenger side a year later. I contacted mercedes about this and they wouldn't do or offer anything. Problem #2). The driver and passenger sun visors overtime get very very stiff and will not go back all the way up. My wife can not even move them at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489218, filed 2012-12, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun roof glass detached from the vehicle. An unknown dealer was contacted and the contact was quoted a cost to replace the glass portion of the sun roof. The sun roof glass was replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired however, the sun roof was no longer operable. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11330151, filed 2020-06, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E320 2003–2009, C230 2002–2007, C320 2001–2005 +20 more
- 19V918000Dec 20, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005, C230 2003–2007 +21 more
Related service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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