2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (35.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 8.0× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 81 · 35.1% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 43 · 18.6% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 · 16.9% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 17 · 7.4% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 16 · 6.9% | not available | — |
| Engine | 9 · 3.9% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 231 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10574755 — filed 03/25/2014 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“ON 02/24/2014 THE EMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODE WAS PULLED THAT INFORMED THAT THE CAR HAD A LEAK SOME WHERE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM…”NHTSA complaint 10567526 — filed 03/06/2014 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“HAD TO REPLACE MY GAS TANK TWICE DUE TO SMELL OF GAS PERMEATING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. IT IS FINE NOW BUT HAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 10564076 — filed 02/12/2014 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320?
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 81 of 231 NHTSA complaints (35.1%), followed by service brakes (43), fuel system, gasoline (39), air bags (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 have?
231 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 4 deaths were reported.
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
