CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (5 reports).
2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class recalls
Most common 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
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
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 DRIVING THIS CAR, HAS RECENTLY BEGUN TO SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS FROM INSIDE THE CAR, AND WHILE DRIVING. DURING A RECENT VISIT TO MY DEALER FOR SERVICING, I ASKED THEM TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE. THEY REMOVED THE REAR SEAT, FILLED THE FUEL TANK, AND THEN DISCOVERED GASOLINE LEAKING AND PUDDLING AROUND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE DE
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
FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING UNDER THE BACK SEAT WHEN FILL UP TANK. *TR
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. IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. I HAVE SEEN WHERE OTHERS I KNOW HAVE THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MODEL MERCEDES. *TR
2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class: Electrical System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (5), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.