2003 Mercedes-Benz 500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2014. Updated daily.
Where the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2003 vs. every other 500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 500 median. How we score
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What 500 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WAS GOING DOWN ROAD AND FRONT STRUT BOTTOMED OUT BECAUSE OF AIR BELLOW FAILURE IN AIR LEVELING SYSTEM.MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM! *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING A COLLISION. CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THAT THE FRONT END FELT LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AIR SUSPENSION PUMP PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN, CUTTING ALL FOUR TIRES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT PROVIDING MUCH INFORMATION. *AK
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