Mercedes Benz / E320 / 2005
2005 Mercedes Benz E320 problems
Owners have filed 287 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 28.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 15%.
Complaints287
Crashes10
Fires8
Injuries19
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 28.2% · 81
Service brakes 15.0% · 43
Fuel system, gasoline 14.6% · 42
Air bags 7.7% · 22
Electrical system 5.6% · 16
Power train 3.8% · 11
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.5% · 10
Engine 3.1% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire, 19 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Mercedes Benz E320 in this data, 2005 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 mercedes E320. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician confirmed that there was a fuel odor in vehicle but was unable to determine what was causing the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would erroneously indicate that there was no fuel in the vehicle after refueling. The dealer replaced the fuel sensor and floater however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacture was alerted about the failure but declined to provide the contact any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz E320. While the vehicle was stationary, diesel fuel leaked onto the ground. The contact noticed an odor of fuel inside the vehicle, which caused headaches for the occupants. Mercedes-benz in daytona beach, florida was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 129,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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