CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (81 reports).
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls
Sunroof Glass Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard
The glass sunroof panel on certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles may not be properly secured, so it can detach while driving.
Sunroof Glass May Detach While Driving, Risking a Crash
The glass sunroof panel on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to the vehicle, so it can come loose and detach while the car is being driven.
Sunroof Glass Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard
The adhesive bonding the sunroof glass panel to its sliding frame can deteriorate over time.
Most common 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 problems
Problem areas named in the 231 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 42 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Visibility | 7 |
What owners report
There has not been an incident report, however, my brakes failed while driving and I pulled over. This is the fault the SBC System which has an Extended 25 year warranty. I brought it into Mercedes prior to complete failure, but they only replace the Pressure Reservoir. It must be returned to Mercedes for the SBC UNIT replacement.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated she had trapped her finger in the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof was loose. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
A warning in Red came up on the dashboard which said something like "catastrophic break failure" ..I was going slow about to stop at the Red light and the brakes did not work and I hit a mini van
car break looses 70% of its pressure and only left with 30% break. It happened 3-4 times already. break booster malfunction sign comes up. When i restart the car, malfunction sign goes away and it run ok for few days till it happen again. I am not driving it right now. it can cause serious accident at high speed
Break booster malfunction sign popped up 3-4 time while driving and I lost 70% of the break. Luckily it happened on local road at speed under 30mph. It is very dangerous and can result in an accident
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320: Sunroof Glass Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard; Sunroof Glass May Detach While Driving, Risking a Crash; Sunroof Glass Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320?
Based on 231 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (81), Service Brakes (43), Fuel System, Gasoline (42).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 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.