2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 214 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE A FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10564776 — filed 02/18/2014
“EACH TIME AFTER A REFUEL I GET A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN, AND WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE I SEE THE GAS LEAKING UNDERCARRIAGE…”NHTSA complaint 10563177 — filed 02/05/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE FUMES FROM OUTSIDE OF…”NHTSA complaint 10557281 — filed 12/26/2013
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320: 71 of 214 complaints on file (33.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 have in total?
214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
