2005 Mercedes Benz E320 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 98,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (20% of reports).
- 81fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 98,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,950typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 16 of 81 complaints (20%)
- Gas smell: mentioned in 14 of 81 complaints (17%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 14 of 81 complaints (17%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 9 of 81 complaints (11%)
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 E320 at $2,950, and half of them between $2,850 and $3,200.
Based on 7 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/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Mercedes Benz E320 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 2 | 25% | 53,300 |
| 2008 E320 | 1 | 10% | 115,000 |
| 2007 E320 | 4 | 24% | 21,458 |
| 2006 E320 | 4 | 10% | 115,000 |
| 2005 E320 | 81 | 35% | 98,000 |
| 2004 E320 | 79 | 39% | 96,500 |
| 2003 E320 | 71 | 33% | 104,000 |
| 2000 E320 | 3 | 7% | 217,193 |
| 1999 E320 | 3 | 4% | 118,000 |
| 1998 E320 | 1 | 3% | 149,000 |
| 1996 E320 | 2 | 4% | 127,000 |
| 1995 E320 | 2 | 2% | 127,832 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. 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 passenger compartment smells like gasoline. This is due to an issue that was already investigated by nhtsa however the warranty that was extended is expired by two years. I just purchased this vehicle used and it is unsafe to drive. It did not smell like gas a few weeks ago when it was…
Filled up gas tank and had fuel odor inside car and fuel leaking outside the car until fuel level was around 3/4 of a tank. I believe that mine falls under all the other problems listed for fuel leaks for other w211 mercedes. The extended warranty for this was only allowed for original owners and…
Battery light came on so it was charged then reconnected, everything good, turn key to on position everything good, turn key to start and bang! Loud bang and white smoke everywhere, engine continued to smoke for several minutes after explosion, hole in front of engine
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Mercedes Benz E320s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 (35% of the 231 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 E320 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 98,000 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 E320?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,950 (half paid between $2,850 and $3,200), from 7 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 E320?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 16 of 81 complaints, followed by “gas smell” (14).
See all 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all E320 years.