Electrical System Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class

The Electrical System problem

I started the car in the morning, and it gave me a malfunction message stating that the display is defective. The fuel gauge display doesn't read the proper level, the backup lights do not work, the signals and hazard lights do not operate, the wipers do not work.   Read details...

The Software problem

Electrical systems malfunctions. Service dept advised me that mercedes is aware of the issues (plural) but they have yet to reach a 'fix'. I have had my e500 for 7 months. I am suspecting that the fix may be impractical as was the case with the navigation software that could not be integrated -   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Car purchased and always serviced at fletcher johes, newport beach, CA. . A total of 20 plus faults and 13 weeks in repair out of 12 month of ownership. . . Had asked dealer to take the car back and replace it with an alternator. Dealer wants us to trade in and purchase a new car.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz E Class model year vehicles:



E Class Service Bulletins
E Class Safety Recalls
E Class Defect Investigations