There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz 211, but owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Mercedes-Benz 211 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 143,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz 211 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 120,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2018
While driving the car will shut off randomly at high speeds on the freeway and I will lose steering and my braking abilities. The sbc pump already had been replaced and mercedes has not made any attempt to reimburse me, multiple areas of the wiring harness will crumble in your hand inside the engine compartment, the trunk had pinched wires shorting out and caught fire luckily I had been in the garage at that time to witness and put it out. The car will start up and drive and stall out randomly now at any speeds or even being stopped.
Service Brakes · at 143,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2017
This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. I have sent a copy of the mercedes service bulletin s142.46-p-0012a which addresses this issue. Mercedes stopped installing this system in 2006. At the very least, mercedes should issue a mandatory recall to interrogate these vehicles with star das to determine how close to the service threshold the sbc unit is…
Service Brakes · at 83,000 miles · reported Jun 23, 2017
I was driving my mercedes e320 2005 on I-75 and took exit 107. When I pushed my brake peddle I had what seemed to be no brakes and a red warning light came on the dash. I ran the car off on the grass to slow the car down. I had a green light and ran on the side street. This could have been a very dangerous situation. I AM upset that mercedes would design a system that could do this.
Service Brakes · at 148,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2017
Sbc brake failure almost causes accident. I was driving down a 2 lane highway at 60mph and stepped on the brakes. At the moment I stepped on the brakes the dashboard started to blink red and beeping with brake failure message and there was no noticeable brake power. I pushed the pedal all the way to the floor and felt no resistance and very little braking power. I'm estimating 5% power from normal. I had to swerve to avoid the car in front of me. Luckily, there was no traffic in the intersection because I blew straight through it and eventually managed to get the vehicle stopped after about…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 50,000 miles · reported Aug 29, 2016
Strong smell of gasoline vapors in garage when vehicle has a full tank. Faint smell detectable in passenger compartment. Smell subsides when fuel tank level reaches 3/4 to 1/2 full.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz 211 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz 211 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz 211?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (7 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 143,000 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.