MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz E

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2005 Mercedes Benz E
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:58.786Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2005: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
20042
20055
20061
20072
20087
20092
20101
201110
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 5 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK WITH GASOLINE, I SMELL AN ODOR OF GAS UNTIL THE TANK IS DOWN TO ABOUT 3/4 FULL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140202

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130728

AIR BAGS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

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SRS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130114

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20100514 — PE (closed 20101124)

Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercedes Benz E — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz E reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz E?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz E have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.