2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that the windshield molding melted that held the windshield in place. The molding that held the side windows together also melted. The contact believed the vehicle was being hacked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10788728, filed 2015-11, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 10166081Jul 12, 2014Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest…
- 10165849May 19, 2014AIRCAP functions excessively
- 10050860Nov 13, 2012Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years…
- 10033067Jun 4, 2009Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. The tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 25 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 7% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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