2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,924miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320, 3% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,924 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.
“Drivers front coil spring failed while vehicle was parked in driveway resulting in drivers front shock/strut damage. Removed affected parts in place. Broken spring had a point defect and stress lines visible to the naked eye. Owner has custody of failed parts. Ambient temperature at time of failure was ~70f. Had this failure occurred while driving it would have resulted in loss of vehicle control.”
NHTSA complaint #10553634, filed 2013-11, 122,924 miles“I brought my 2005 mercedes E320 [purchased oct. 2014] in for an oil change jan. 30, 2014. I mentioned to the service person a noise [like something broke] I heard while out of town visiting. He changed my oil and also found/replace a broken rear suspension spring. This occurred within 3 months of purchase. Repair cost: $551.17. My second incident occured feb. 19th. I noticed a puddle of fluid underneath the vehicle [not sure what kind of fluid] and immediately brought the car back to the dealer for service. I was told the transmission servo solenoid seals required replacing. Repair cost: $157. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585435, filed 2014-04“Purchase this car in february 2017 smells like gas is seeping out from somewhere. Stopped in the middle of highway. Now having problems with starting car and airbag suspension light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11000567, filed 2017-06“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
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
- 10016629Aug 16, 2005Knocking / rumbling noise from front left of vehicle. Toi include model 219 2003-2006.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 11% |
| 1999 | 10 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 19% |
| 1997 | 32 | 51% |
| 1996 | 19 | 42% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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