2005 Mercedes-Benz E recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mercedes-Benz E vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Mercedes-Benz E problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Air Bags	1
Service Brakes	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 64,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz E complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 55,000 miles · reported Mar 23, 2014

Filled fuel tank , came home ,parked in garage and noticed a strong fuel smell. Fuel was leaking on floor and I have to leave it outside now.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 126,449 miles · reported Mar 9, 2014

I recently bought a used 2005 mercedes e320 with 126.3k miles. At time of transaction, car had half a tank of fuel only. Couple days later, when I went to refuel, I filled up tank all the way to top, I drove home and as soon as I exited car, I could smell a very strong odor of gasoline inside car and inside left rear wheel well. I inspected the car and after lifting rear seat cushion, I opened the covers to gas tank to find there was a fuel leak at the fuel sending unit, driver's side, about 1-2 ounces of fuel. Today I purchased an updated new fuel sending unit from mb dealer and will need to…

Service Brakes · at 80,150 miles · reported Jul 28, 2013

While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the sbs system warning light came on along with loss of most braking ability. I managed to stop the car, turn around and return about 8 miles to my home in "limp home" mode. There was no warning whatsoever. I then call the mb dealership which sent a truck to pick up the car. The sbs hydraulic unit had failed and was replaced under extended warranty at no cost. While I AM not complaining about the cost (None), the failure could have caused an accident with the loss of brake ability. I take road trips to the colorado mountains and if this had happened…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 64,000 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.