2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG E55 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. That ranks 3rd out of 4 AMG E55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (40 complaints, 57%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 70owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 57% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 39% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 80,585 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 90,085 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 103,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 94,081 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank (EA13003) — opened Mar 15, 2013, closed Dec 19, 2014.
- Fuel System (Tank/Sender) Leakage (PE12001) — opened Jan 23, 2012, closed Mar 18, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the rear seats, the contact observed gasoline pooling underneath the rear seats. No warning lights…
The Alternator died after just over two years from being replaced by Mercedes part and labor causing a loss of electrical power and a loss of brake in the car.
While the vehicle was on the highway on a long road trip, there was an increasingly large rattle when the vehicle was under load. Eventually the rattle stopped. Then when i tried to fill up the car with gas, it leaked everywhere causing a massive fire hazard. While this was put under extended…
My vehicle is currently experiencing an srs warning light that the dealership, mercedes benz of south bay, diagnosed as being a passenger seat weight sensor failure. They advised that this is a common failure on these models, which upon searching the internet i believe is the case, and quoted me…
What should have been a classified as a total recall turned into an extended warranty, and as a result i have lost $1700. After a battle with the nhtsa, back in 2015 mercedes settled to do a retroactive extended warranty on certain 2003-2011 vehicles due to how many problems and safety concerns…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 AMG E55 | 34 | 4 |
| 2005 AMG E55 | 132 | 3 |
| 2004 AMG E55 | 111 | 3 |
| 2003 | 70 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 40 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG E55 model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.