2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,158miles
- 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 E500, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,158 miles. 3 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.
“I own a 2003 mercedes e-500. Both sun visors failed in 2007 at about the same time. They simply seized in place and can not be moved. Mercedes had refused to repair the visors as part of the warranty citing mileage limitations. The repair cost is over $800. I think visors and other interior equipments should last more than 4 years!”
NHTSA complaint #10295391, filed 2009-12, 43,000 miles“2003 E500 mercedes with a 60,000 mls at the time the air control in the back started to act by it self turning the heater on at high; it was possible to reset by the front control but it would go back a couple of times in the day. Know the air conditioning unit of the car has failed; repair cost $2200 and 2 weeks in the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10269062, filed 2009-05, 62,000 miles“The windshield wiper reservoir fluid leaks and also causing warning message to appear on the dashboard. No event caused it to crack or leak. Had called mercedes dealership and service adviser had said many other incidents of this nature has occurred. No consequences has happened from the leak but in a luxury car it should not happen. No corrective action has been done but dealership could only replace it at a cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10296931, filed 2009-12, 45,158 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 E500 2003–2006, E320 2003–2009, C230 2002–2007 +20 more
- 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E500 2003–2006, C230 2002–2007, CLS550 2006–2011 +18 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 E500 2003–2006, E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005 +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…
- 11027566Jan 7, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 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
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500
41 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500
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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