Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 across 4 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (26% of reports).
- 159fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%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 42 of 159 complaints (26%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 34 of 159 complaints (21%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 30 of 159 complaints (19%)
- Action PE12001: mentioned in 21 of 159 complaints (13%)
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 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 at $2,800, and half of them between $1,750 and $4,300.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), 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 146 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 159 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 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…
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the rear seats, the contact observed gasoline pooling underneath the rear seats. No warning lights…
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55. The contact stated that upon placing fuel into the gas tank, a strong gasoline odor began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact removed the rear seat and saw that fuel had leaked from the fuel pumps. The contact reached out to the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALTER'S MERCEDES-BENZ OF RIVERSIDE [redacted], LOCATED AT 3213 ADAMS ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504) WHERE IT WAS…
My fuel tank has developed a leak where i can smell fuel both outside and inside the vehicle after filling the tank all the way. The odor is very pronounced and i am concerned about the safety of the vehicle if this much fuel is leaking from the tank. An independent repair shop confirmed a leak…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes-Benz AMG E55s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,800 (half paid between $1,750 and $4,300), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 42 of 159 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (34).
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