Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 (2005–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All AMG C55 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 75,252 | 3 | 50 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system3 60%
- Air bags2 40%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “I purchased a second 2005 AMG C55 and once again, experienced fuel leaking at top of fuel sending unit. This is identical to the issue found in NHTSA action number : ea13003. Ea13003 should be expanded to 2005 & 2006 c55 amg's the problem is very dangerous as gasoline pools at the top of the sending unit after filling the gas tank. Said pooling is beneath the rear passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10823277, filed 2016-01, 75,252 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology