2003 Mercedes Benz S55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S55 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz S55. That ranks 2nd out of 4 S55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 69,400 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 S55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 69,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 84,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz S55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz S55.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s55. While the vehicle was idling, the contact was informed of flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
I have been experiencing problems with my vehicle getting stuck in "park" after multiple tries (sometimes in excess of 30 minutes) it will release allowing me to shift into reverse or drive. I have not been able to drive my car for the last few weeks because of this issue, once after getting it to…
When i start s55 amg after the car had been sitting over night, i find difficult to move the gear lever from p to r; after a few tries only it moves from park position to reverse. This problem does not appear after driving, until the next day. Now i am scared to drive my car thinking i'll get stuck…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s55. The contact stated that the trunk automatic push button failed, causing the trunk to close on independently. In addition, the front and rear suspension would drop numerous times, causing the tires to wear prematurely and the seat belt retractor to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz S55?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz S55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz S55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S55 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.