2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The trunk lid on my new 2003 mercedes benz s-430 opens at a high rate of speed and knocked a package from my wife's hands missing her face by a second.”
NHTSA complaint #10054531, filed 2004-01“I was recently looking at the purchase of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class sedan and was reviewing the features to order. One of the options was a trunk closer . The dealer had a unit in stock which had this option and I had its operation demonstrated. Much to my surpise, it did not have an automatic reverse nor shutoff for obstructions. The salesman was unable to address my concerns over this dangerous and flawed design. As a physician and father of a four year old child, I feel an obligation to draft this complaint in an attempt to prevent a serious injury or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000855, filed 2003-01Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 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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