2003 Mercedes Benz E Class - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class

68 problems have been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic with 17 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (9 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Service Brakes	17
Electrical System	9
Other Fuel System	7
Power Train	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Gasoline Fuel System	4
Suspension	3
Equipment	3
Air Bag	2
Visibility	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Tire	2
Air Brake	1
Steering	1
Seat Belt	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class in 2003.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	5
2012	1
2011	2
2010	2
2009	1
2008	1
2007	1
2006	1
2005	3
2004	15
2003	4

📊 Compare the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz E Class, the following table can be used to compare the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class with the Mercedes Benz E Class from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2003 E Class is 68 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Mercedes Benz E Class is 22.

Table 3. Compare the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2011 E Class	11
2010 E Class	1
2009 E Class	2
2008 E Class	13
2007 E Class	2
2006 E Class	14
2005 E Class	18
2004 E Class	21
2003 E Class	68
2002 E Class	9
2001 E Class	34
2000 E Class	61
1999 E Class	20
1998 E Class	31
1997 E Class	43
1996 E Class	18

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