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WDBUF65J23A••••••2003 Mercedes Benz E320
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 build (13 vs 8).
13on this build
180on the model
24builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Fuel/propulsion System 5Air Bags 2Hydraulic 2
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltscrashOct 2004
The consumer was involved in a frontal collision, in which the speed was undetermined. The seat belt failed to hold the consumer. The consumer received head injuries and was transported to the local hospital
Service BrakesJul 2022
Brakes failed
Unknown Or OtherSep 2016
My car have a strong smell a gasoline on the back seat every time im refueling. Some times I have to open all the windows so the smell goes away. And some times a get the message check filler cap but al ready change the filler cap and the message still some times appear
Electrical SystemOct 2015
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. While parked, the vehicle's "service brakes-visit workshop" light illuminated. The warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2015
I have owned my 2003 e320 for over 10 years now, having purchased it as a certified used vehicle with approximately 19,000 miles. Everytime I park it in my garage after filling up the fuel tank, my garage smells of gasoline, eventhough there has never been a visible leak onto…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBUF65J23A163136 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.