SeatsPart report
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500, 1% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
Fuel system
76 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
76 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine 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.
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