Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E55

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E55. The number one most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz E55


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E55

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E55. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brakes suddenly failed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the abs pump was replaced. The dealer also stated that the master cylinder was defective.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

I was driving the car on the highway, at highway speed, in traffic and in the leftmost lane. A warning message appeared on the car's dashboard that advised that the car had diminished braking capability.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control system that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system components may fail without warning causing a dramatic reduction of braking capacity.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Mercedes Benz E55 model year vehicles:



E55 Service Bulletins
E55 Defect Investigations