2005 Mercedes-Benz E350
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 350 |
| 2008 | 173 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2011 | 223 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 164 |
| 2014 | 277 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Hi, I was driving normaly on a road, no warning, just brake light pops up to reduce power. Pedal was empty and steering got hard no upshift. I hit a curb and cracked my bumper. All brakes are new.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-06
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E250. While driving 50 MPH, the brakes failed to operate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle coasted until it came to a complete stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-11
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 15 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing auxillary tank.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that there was a gasoline smell outside and inside of the vehicle when the fuel tank was filled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-12
We own a 2005 E350 mercedes with only 83,000 miles on the car. We are the original owners and have maintained the car for the entire time we have owned it. A month ago we noticed a smell in the garage after filling the car with gas.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-12
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz E350. The contact noticed the check engine light illuminating along with a leak underneath her vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-13
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Since I got the car, strong odor of gas after fill up check engine light came on many times upon inspection , mechanic found leak on top of fuel tank located under back seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-10
Electrical system
2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V918000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-05
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-11-24 Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 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 E350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.