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2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 140 total for the year
Median mileage
104,981miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500, 1% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,981 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 E500. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and applied the brakes however, the brakes malfunctioned and caused the contact to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. The braking power reduced warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but the failure could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer, who advised that the sbc hydraulic pump would need to be replaced. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556396, filed 2013-12, 104,981 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200511%
200421%
200322%

Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500

Fuel system
76 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology