2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320, 0% of the 231 complaints for this model year.
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 owns a 2005 mercedes benz E320. The contact stated the engine failed to operate at startup. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for each failure. The dealer was unable to locate the defect each time. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 12/26/13 the consumer stated the vehicle can not be driven, because the check engine light is on, and the vehicle is leaking large amounts of oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #10526421, filed 2013-07Related service bulletins
- 10020190Apr 1, 2006Trunk lid valet lock retrofit.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
122 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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