2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system problems
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 has 41 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
41
Fuel System complaints
29%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN THE TANK IS FULL IT HAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE AND AROUND THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, ALSO MISFIRE DURING THESE FEW DAYS. I'M AFRAID THIS MIGHT CAUSE A SERIOUS FIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MERCEDES-BENZ ASAP REGARDING THIS POSSIBLE DANGEROUS ISSUE, ANY HELP TO CORRECT THIS…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 have?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system — 29% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.