Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz E500


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500

The Power Train problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes E500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle geared down without notice and the brakes became inoperable. The contact was able to pull over and shut off the vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The original radiator for the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500 leaks coolant into the transmission and torque converter, causing the car to jerk and jump. The coolant in the transmission acts as an containment and ruins the transmission and torque converter, which later will need to be replaced, along with   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

While driving at various speeds a very loud noise came m the engine. When taken vehicle to dealer for service it was determined that the noise was due to defective automatic transmission.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz E500 model year vehicles:



E500 Service Bulletins
E500 Defect Investigations