2005 Mercedes Benz E Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Suspension:front (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices 2014-06-20 · LI68.05-P-059193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
Electrical System:wiring 2010-12-10 · SB-59783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
Traction Control System 2009-06-05 · SB-090930 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of t
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2008-06-16 · P-B-82.10/626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (e-class). vin a564853 and x161341; equipped with bi-xenon and curve illumination. curve illumination nonfunctional. *pe
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2008-05-21 · PB-82-10/612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes benz: model 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 equipped with option code 615 (bi-xenon). headlamp range adjustment nonfunctional with dtc codes 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 or 9024 (up to vin b111276); parking light led nonfunctional (u
Fuel System, Other 2008-03-01 · 2008020001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. models 211 and 219 amg. model years 2003-2006. csc was received. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-10-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 105,276 mi“the car has a strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of their vehicle, particularly after refueling. it appears that the gasket on the fuel tank leaks. *tr…”
2012-12-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“during the past 2-3 years, my wife and i began to notice a gasoline vapors in our closed garage immediately after our 2005 e320 had been refueled. we also noticed that after a few days driving, the gasoline vapors, diminished. more recently, it also seemed that the gasoline odor has been stronger after refueling. in addition, my wife, while driv…”
2012-11-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“we first noticed a strong fuel smell when the vehicle was filled up, but shortly after we will the vehicle fuel started to drip onto the pavement near the drivers side rear wheel area. *tr…”
2012-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 72,319 mi“fuel tank was leaking under the back seat when fill up tank. *tr…”
2012-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 40,876 mi“i filled my gas tank and the next day i smelled gas both near my drivers side wheel well and inside the car in the rear seat area. i filled the car as i always did until click and i am sure none spilled, as i am very fussy about my car. i cannot put the car in the garage as it fills the garage with fumes. this has happened twice now upon fueling up…”
2011-11-27 · Exterior Lighting“poor visibility at night secondary to light lens fogging deterioration of plastic lens material necessitating using high beams all the time. *tr…”
2009-08-26 · Suspension:front · 56,500 mi“on or about june 22, 2009, i was driving home on interstate 64 when the left front spring broke for no apparent reason. i did not hit a pot hole and the car was not involved in an accident. this caused the left front shock to immediately break. the front end of the car fell onto the tire while driving 70 mph. i had to have the vehicle towed. the me…”
2006-02-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 5,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection, the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. the manufacturer was alerted. the consumer stated the air bag and engine light illuminated. updated 03/28/06. *jb…”
2005-08-25 · Unknown Or Other“i have a mercedes-benz e-class cdi that has a defect in the braking system. this is not a safety issue, but rather the brakes make a high pitched squeaking noise when applied. i have been told that this is a known problem in germany and that the noise cannot be fixed. this problem began within 1 month of the purchase of this vehicle. purchase dat…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.