2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. The manufacturer was alerted. The consumer stated the air bag and engine light illuminated. Updated 03/28/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10151126, filed 2006-02, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V303000Jul 7, 2008Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 2003–2006, SLK 2005–2009, SL Class 2003–2004, 2006, 2009 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10037653Dec 10, 2010Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
- 10016632Apr 1, 2006The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits.
- 10016646Mar 1, 2006Implausible or illogical messages can appear in the instrument cluster.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 9 | 20% |
| 2002 | 3 | 38% |
| 2001 | 3 | 20% |
| 2000 | 11 | 32% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 38% |
| 1995 | 15 | 71% |
| 1994 | 31 | 82% |
| 1993 | 7 | 100% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class
5 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology