2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320, 4% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Was driving on the highway and the car lost power. Took it in to the dealer and I was told that the problem cannot be duplicated. The car was in several times for repairs without success. Changed the EGR valve to no avail. When the car looses power I have to restart it ,and then is fine for a while. Bought the car new an sill have it.”
NHTSA complaint #10660543, filed 2014-11, 20,000 miles“Car shut off randomly by going safe mode while driving, constant break warning in bright red break visit workshop I went to multiple shops and a consistent electrical issue but, problem to be determined, car has been checked multiple times before I purchased it from the used car dealer with the srs light on, I did not know what it was. The car has had the alternator replaced 3 times, both batteries twice, one short was found in faulty wiring harness in truck being pinched. …”
NHTSA complaint #11143924, filed 2018-10, 12,300 miles“Battery light came on so it was charged then reconnected, everything good, turn key to on position everything good, turn key to start and bang! Loud bang and white smoke everywhere, engine continued to smoke for several minutes after explosion, hole in front of engine”
NHTSA complaint #11128362, filed 2018-09, 123,000 miles“The engine shut down by itself. I tried to restart, but it did not. However, it would start again, after 5 minutes. These events have happened several times; it became dangerous. Engine problems due to crankshaft position sensor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10622527, filed 2014-08, 100,000 miles“Slowing down for light and car tries to stall. After getting it home and in the garage, noticed strong gas smell. Took to shop and guy said gas leak from top of tank. Read about lots of complaints about this issue with other people with E320's.”
NHTSA complaint #10546031, filed 2013-09, 106,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 3 | 30% |
| 2007 | 4 | 24% |
| 2005 | 9 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
122 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.
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