general problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz E500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but the pedal was stiff. The vehicle was taken to two dealers where it was diagnosed that the brake pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e 500. The contact stated that there was leakage coming from both the driver and the passenger side sunroof. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The contact was informed that the only warranty would be for the module. The contact stated as he was driving the vehicle into the dealer service center the esp light illuminated and after it went away he saw the brake light illuminated. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied it did not respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,648.

Vehicle started flashing a red warning sign while driving at which point I lost all brakes it was only right that I used a runaway ramp at the moment otherwise the car would have not stopped. I turned off the vehicle and then upon restarting everything brake related disappeared. Also this has happened a few times already.

Mzb issued a 25-year-warranty/safety recall extension on my 2003 E500 mzb car; #2005110001 -for the sensotronic brake system. Around August 2020 I was driving on surface street when suddenly the dashboard started flashing red warnings and the speed immediately reduced and transmission was locked in first gear. I was almost rear-ended and managed to pull car curbside. I then slowly drove car home, and the next day contacte a master ase mzb mechanic and had car towed there in temecula. He determined the sbc unit was the cause and even called mzb temecula to assure they had the part. He then informed me my car was under a 25-year recall extension to repair the safety- hazard issue. Dealer and mzb USA refuses to repair - they say since their computer does not show faults, the codes that the ase master mechanic ( who is know to temecula mzb service manager for years) sent to them do not matter. . . Only their system codes. I live in an area where freeway drives are essential and frequent; a sbc limp mode breakdown would put mine and others lives in danger. Mzb temecula and mzb USA in georgia told me that is not their problem unless ifthe system goes down and I have towed to them.

While driving down street brakes engaged on their own. Pulled car over due to warning light for brake malfunction as car down shifted itself. Tried to drive car once stopped and brakes were still engaged not allowing car to operate. Car was towed to dealership. They said the sbc hydraulic pump was defective and had been recalled by mercedes but their time frame to get it fixed had expired. I had no knowledge due to buying the car used. I was informed that this defect affect several years of this model. I contacted mbusa they explained NHTSA didn't do the recall for this defect and the time they set for repair had expired. I told them the repair is $2100. And asked mbusa do they stand behind their product being the part was defective that they used on their vehicles. They told me they will do nothing about it. That they could give me $200. 00 of $2100. 00 toward the repair being the part was defective. Mdusa has no integrity to stand behind a problem they created with defective braking system.

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz E500. While driving, the red brake warning indicator illuminated and a "decrease braking" message appeared. When attempting to apply the brakes, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. Approximately five minutes later, the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally. The contact stated that the warning indicator remained illuminated and the brakes performed at a slower rate. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehcle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 04v296000 (service brakes, hydraulic), however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving and when I tried to brake. The brakes went all the way to the floor. Red light let up in the middle of the dash it said that brake malfunction. Sbc system failure. Had to glade to a stop and have the car towed.

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz E500. While driving 55-60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The contact was able to slow the vehicle to a stop using the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the brake sensotronic control hydraulic unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Diving my 2003 E500 the red light came on and it said reduce breaking distance. It felt like the hydraulic brakes were engaged. I had the same problem with my 2002 e350 which was on the recall. List but the 2003 E500 is not on the recall having the same problem as the 2002 e350.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was applied and it did not respond. The contact applied extreme force to the brake pedal, the vehicle spun around and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained whiplash and pains to the wrists due to the force from the impact. The contact did not receive further medical attention. The head restraint airbags deployed on the drivers side and the front passenger side only. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence and the vehicle was not diagnosed yet to determine how the failure happened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

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. The vehicle was able to restart and the brake malfunction light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Ed.

This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. Mercedes stopped installing this system in 2006. At the very least, mercedes should issue a mandatory recall to interrogate these vehicles with star das to determine how close to the service threshold the sbc unit is and replace them at the dealer's expense. This is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed.

I merged onto the 215 freeway heading north when at approximately 60mph a red stop sign showed up on my instrument cluster saying stop and something else that I don't remember. The car shifted down to second gear bells going off. I was only a couple miles from home. I am fortunate my wife wasn't driving. It was a very traumatic experience that no one should go through without warning. Can't believe mb has a safety item that works like this. This issue needs to be addressed before someone is killed.

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the sbc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake hydraulic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

As I were driving on a side road, suddenly a warning red light came on the dash flashing the brake sign. Soon after a message started to flash warning me to turn off vehicle. As I were proceding to pull to a safe place, I pressed on the brake and found to my surprise that I had pressed on a soft pedal. Lucky I had kept my kool, and managed to pull over on a side street and brought the car to a stop.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes E500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied and failed to stop the vehicle as the eps brake defective warning message flashed. The contact was able to steer the vehicle until it decelerated and halted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sbc pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated there was software installed in the past that was supposed to prevent the vehicle from driving in unsafe conditions when the eps malfunctioned. The contact stated that the software failed to operate. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes E500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, there was a warning message that appeared on the instrument panel advising the contact to stop the vehicle. The contact stated the brakes became unresponsive and abnormally traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000. The VIN was not available.

I was driving the car at around 30 mph ,when all of a sudden the dashboard turned red . I hit the brake pedal all the way down but the car would not brake to slow down . Fortunately I was able to turn into a meijer shopping center without hitting any one or anything. I kept driving in circle till the car slowed down enough for me to put in park gear. It was not for the empty parking lot I would have been hurt or hurt someone or both. The car had similar failure few months ago. The dealership said they replaced the failed part at no cost to me . I am shocked to find out it failed again. This matter has to be investigated.

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that the brake malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and a diagnostic test was performed. The failure was located within the brake control unit. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. The approximate current mileage was 100,000.

The sbc is the proble , and I belice rhat it is / was on recall, I want you to fix the problem . Thanks.

Intermittent problem with brakes. Pedal has excessive travel and stopping distance is noticeably increased. It seems to fit into the problems listed with two recalls on 2003 E500. 04v296000 and 05v133000. Contacted mercedes and was told never heard of this condition, then I gave them the recall numbers. I was then put on hold for approx. 20 minutes and then was told no open recall on this unit,and I should contact dealer for assistance. Contacted dealer and was told to contact mercedes hotline because they could not help. Contacted mercedes again to be told to see dealer. I also asked if it could be checked or tested to see if the problem was what the recall listed and if so possibly get some assistance from mercedes. And if it was a different problem then charge me. The dealer said no,and if I was not satisfied with their answer maybe I should see an attorney. Certainly seems like a lot of trouble to see if this problem is related to their recall.

Dt: the consumer says that on oct. 21 2004 he took his vehicle in for a safety recall to be taken care of. The campaign number is 2004050014-sbs. The recall was regarding the hydraulic control unit. The line from the brake fluid looks as though it has been cut and it looked like electrical tape had been placed around it were the cut was located. He talked to mercedes and they have not gotten back with him yet. He has also replaced the instrument unit which controls all the lights.