2003 Mercedes Benz S500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S500 years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz S500. That ranks 7th out of 13 S500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 63,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz S500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 4 | 40% | 63,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 63,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 12,905 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 147,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz S500.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
During hot weather the seat belt gets stuck and you will not be able to use the seat belt at all. This is a safety issue and should not happen. This happens when the car is parked under hot weather. This is in the drivers side. This has been happening for the last 1 year.*dt consumer stated seat…
The passenger front seat belt will not retract. Also, the dashboard lights went out while driving making it very hard to see speed/fuel/gear selection. These are both safety concerns that should be recalled. We can send you a picture of the dead dash if needed. Also video of a stuck seat belt…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s500. While attempting to making a right or left turn, an abnormal noise was heard on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the speedometer lights flashed and there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the front panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated he was mechanic and the instrument…
The seat belts will periodically not extend. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz S500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 S500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 S500 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 S500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 S500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 S500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 S500 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 S500 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 S500 | 55 | 0 |
| 1999 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz S500?
Owners most often report seat belts, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz S500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz S500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S500 model years, the 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.