2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (31% of reports).
- 75fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 10%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 23 of 75 complaints (31%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 18 of 75 complaints (24%)
- Gas smell: mentioned in 12 of 75 complaints (16%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 12 of 75 complaints (16%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 at $2,400, and half of them between $1,800 and $2,850.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 75 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 AMG E55 | 16 | 47% | 68,000 |
| 2005 AMG E55 | 75 | 57% | 70,000 |
| 2004 AMG E55 | 62 | 56% | 97,014 |
| 2003 AMG E55 | 40 | 57% | 82,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel pump housing failed allowing gas to leak, further degrading parts of the fuel system, ultimately causing the locking ring to fail and gas to leak under rear passenger seat. Fumes filled the cabin while my family and I including two young children were inside. Fortunately, this issue was…
Gas tank leak from under heat Shield Recall claims in 2012 it was extended for 15 years
Sharp gas oder when entering the car cabin and driving
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (57% of the 132 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,400 (half paid between $1,800 and $2,850), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 23 of 75 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (18).
Other 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems
See all 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all AMG E55 years.