2005 Mercedes-Benz E Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. 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.
- Fuel system3 60%
- Air bags1 20%
- Brakes1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I recently bought a used 2005 mercedes e320 with 126.3k miles. At time of transaction, car had half a tank of fuel only. Couple days later, when I went to refuel, I filled up tank all the way to top, I drove home and as soon as I exited car, I could smell a very strong odor of gasoline inside car and inside left rear wheel well. I inspected the car and after lifting rear seat cushion, I opened the covers to gas tank to find there was a fuel leak at the fuel sending unit, driver's side, about 1-2 ounces of fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567995, filed 2014-03, 126,449 milesBrakes: “While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the sbs system warning light came on along with loss of most braking ability. I managed to stop the car, turn around and return about 8 miles to my home in limp home mode. There was no warning whatsoever. I then call the mb dealership which sent a truck to pick up the car. The sbs hydraulic unit had failed and was replaced under extended warranty at no cost. While I am not complaining about the cost (none), the failure could have caused an accident with the loss of brake ability. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532213, filed 2013-07, 80,150 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 80,150 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10037653Dec 10, 2010Air bags, Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
- 10030964Jun 5, 2009Brakes, Other or unknown. Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc…
- 10025825Jun 16, 2008Exterior lighting. Mercedes-benz: model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (e-class). Vin a564853 and x161341; equipped with bi-xenon and curve illumination. Curve illumination nonfunctional.
- 10025826May 21, 2008Exterior lighting. Mercedes benz: model 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 equipped with option code 615 (bi-xenon). Headlamp range adjustment nonfunctional…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10 | 300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 4,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 80,150 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.