2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,375 miles. The words owners use most often: “sending unit” (24% of reports).
- 62fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 63,375median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,300typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sending unit: mentioned in 15 of 62 complaints (24%)
- Fuel smell: mentioned in 14 of 62 complaints (23%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 13 of 62 complaints (21%)
- Action PE12001: mentioned in 9 of 62 complaints (15%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 at $2,300, and half of them between $1,400 and $2,800.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), 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 system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 62 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 AMG E55 | 19 | 56% | 73,873 |
| 2005 AMG E55 | 62 | 47% | 63,375 |
| 2004 AMG E55 | 51 | 46% | 88,500 |
| 2003 AMG E55 | 27 | 39% | 63,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline 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.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and arriving to the residence; the contact became aware that after parking the vehicle in the garage, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact…
Fuel smell inside and outside of vehicle. Inspected fuel pump inspection doors under backseat to find a pool of gasoline. *tr
Check engine light illuminated, code scan revealed code p0456. Inspection reveals fuel leakage at both the left fuel sender and the right fuel pump housings. Liquid fuel is externally evident along with the associated smell of raw fuel vapor. This is a very common problem with these vehicles and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (47% 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 system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,375 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,300 (half paid between $1,400 and $2,800), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
The most frequent phrase is “sending unit”, in 15 of 62 complaints, followed by “fuel smell” (14).
Other 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems
See all 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all AMG E55 years.