2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,675miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 2% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,675 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After I finished pumping fuel my passenger in the back smelled gasoline. I had just put fuel so I pulled over and noticed my rear passenger wheel well was soaked with gasoline. I just don't understand how this can be normal wear and tear. Seems there is a hole near where the gas enters the pipe that goes down to the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10544788, filed 2013-09, 125,000 miles“Vehicle has had a constant strong gas odor in car. Under extended warranty the vehicle has had... 2/8/08 left sending unit connect seize and crack replaced also fuel tank replaced. 4/23/08 fuel filter module assembly fuel filter replaced.10/7 +11/6odor continues. Continue to bring in car nothing happens 1/20 sending unit,sensor,seal rings replaced(seals leaking around pressure sensors. 2/2/10 odor continues 8/18 odor continues 7/22/11 replace leftsending unit.3/4/14 fuel tank and sensors recommended to be replaced by dealer at cost to myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662312, filed 2014-12, 32,350 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 10158329Oct 9, 2017Oil in engine wiring harness
- 10135598Mar 25, 2015Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
130 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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