Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 347 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (2003–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 132. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (331 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All AMG E55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 34 | 72,500 | 4 | 87 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2005 | 132 | 66,900 | 3 | 80 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 111 | 91,400 | 3 | 75 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 70 | 74,296 | 3 | 62 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system331 90%
- Electrical system7 1.9%
- Brakes7 1.9%
- Suspension6 1.6%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 1.4%
- Engine4 1.1%
- Seats3 0.8%
- Engine cooling3 0.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “I have gas fumes inside the car. I check the pump sender , and I found electrical problem in the connector for the pumps. See picture. This issue could create electrical spark and your car could be on fire! Big issue check your vehicle. The design of the connector are under heat capacity. And that the root cause of leak of full.”
NHTSA complaint #10910680, filed 2016-09, 35,000 miles2005: “Existing issue NHTSA action number ea13003 fuel sender leakage already 116 reports on the e55amg model per the report. This will increase to 117. Total cost to me quoted at $1300.00 in 2012 I paid approx. $2000.00 for a separate issue with the fuel system. I am the original owner of the car and have had all service performed by mercedes.”
NHTSA complaint #10632555, filed 2014-09, 88,700 miles2003: “Strong fuel smell from the driver's rear side of the car, trunk and inside the car. My wife filled the car with close to full tank due to recent ca gas prices jumping 50c in one week. I have tried to ventilate the vehicle and park outside, but the smell is still very strong. There needs to be recall for the failing tank or sender unit.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology