Mercedes Benz / E500 / 2005
2005 Mercedes Benz E500 problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500 with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 32.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 20.2%.
Complaints168
Crashes4
Fires0
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 32.7% · 55
Service brakes 20.2% · 34
Fuel system, gasoline 13.7% · 23
Suspension 6.0% · 10
Engine 4.8% · 8
Electrical system 4.2% · 7
Power train 3.6% · 6
Air bags 3.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Mercedes Benz E500 in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 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 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Was just informed today that our 2005 mercedes e 500 sedan needs the fuel/gas tank replaced due to a leak in the upper portion of the gas tank. This is nearly a $2000 job and I believe mercedes needs to address this issue for owners effected by this problem the nhtsa action number on file for this issue is: pe12001 from browsing the web, I see this is an issue with other mercedes owners as well. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact noticed a fuel leak between the driver side fuel tank and the fuel pump, which seeped to both rear seats. A strong gasoline fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle whether in operation or stationary. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz e-500. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump sending unit was leaking after the tank was filled. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 95,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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