2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E350 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350. That ranks 12th out of 22 E350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 20%), typically at around 82,958 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 20% | 82,958 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 164,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 51,017 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | 46,812 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance (PE10017) — opened May 14, 2010, closed Nov 24, 2010.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hi, i was driving normaly on a road, no warning, just brake light pops up to reduce power. Pedal was empty and steering got hard no upshift. I hit a curb and cracked my bumper. All brakes are new. When i looked on line, i saw some people developed a device that resets the abs mudual to 100%. They…
The car will sometimes think there is someone riding in the passenger seat when no one is there. It causes the seatbelt light and the warning beeps to occur. Its a safety hazard because its a distraction while driving and it would set off the airbags for that side of the vehicle if anything is to…
The steering wheel adjustment doesn't go up. It doesn't work stationary or in motion.
Eis module and key failed while on freeway, causing car to lose all gauges radio and ending with not being able to start vehicle on side of freeway. Now this is going to cost me 1300 dollars.. Car has been greatly taken care of and well maintained. No reason that this should happen. I could of…
My vehicle fills with the smell of gasoline so badly that it makes me physically ill. I have to drive it with all the windows open to try to tolerate the smell and even then, the overwhelming stench of gasoline is palatable enough to taste, cause headaches, and nausea. This started a couple months…
Other Mercedes-Benz E350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 E350 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 E350 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 E350 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 E350 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 E350 | 13 | 12 |
| 2020 E350 | 8 | 6 |
| 2017 E350 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 E350 | 51 | 5 |
| 2015 E350 | 31 | 6 |
| 2014 E350 | 278 | 8 |
| 2013 E350 | 163 | 6 |
| 2012 E350 | 217 | 7 |
| 2011 E350 | 223 | 5 |
| 2010 E350 | 184 | 4 |
| 2009 E350 | 64 | 4 |
| 2008 E350 | 173 | 4 |
| 2007 E350 | 350 | 5 |
| 2006 E350 | 399 | 4 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 E350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 E350 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E350 model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.