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Mercedes-Benz AMG C55Model year report

2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,252miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,252 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “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 miles

Air bags: “Airbags for c-55 amg failed to deploy during two separate high-impact frontal impacts (during which the car was nearly totaled each time) the consumers father was severely injured in the 2nd car accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10216829, filed 2008-02

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 167,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,252 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20082201520162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C55

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005575,2523———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,252 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 167,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.