2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320, 1% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,120 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.
“Car has a very strong gas smell inside the cabin. Upon removal of back seat it appears wet with gas. This problem started on february 5, 2016 on my E320 (2005) benz and the odor started to give me headaches. I took car for shampoo and then consulted with mechanic who removed back seat and found wet area with gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10825918, filed 2016-02, 110,000 miles“Srs warning light on. Replaced seat control a 211 870 05 26. No help. Service technician could not find the problem. Service decided to replace entire seat frame at a cost in excess of $2,800 including parts and labor. Srs code was identified when the car was stationary and just started in enclosed parking space with door open.”
NHTSA complaint #11339398, filed 2020-07, 126,240 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10166092Jul 12, 2014Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
- 10166103Jul 10, 2014The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
- 10166090Jul 10, 2014Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head…
- 10166084Jul 9, 2014Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
- 10166082Jul 9, 2014Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
Seats: 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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