2005
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 E-Class to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on the Mercedes-Benz brand score and limited data from the E-Class.
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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2005 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
NA
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
VISIBILITY
Nov 19, 2024
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V874000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
33456
VISIBILITY
Dec 23, 2022
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V954000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
131653
VISIBILITY
Dec 20, 2019
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
What should you do:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
19V918000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
747928
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 07, 2008
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.
Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
For more information:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
08V303000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
404
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 01, 2005
IN THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WILL BE NOTICEABLY LONGER.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET AND REPLACEMENT GROUND WIRE TO THE SBC PUMP UNIT ON ALL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SBC PUMP UNIT IN SL VEHICLES PRODUCED DURING A LIMITED PRODUCTION PERIOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
For more information:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2005070007 AND 2005110001. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V133000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
204000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 22, 2004
IF VEHICLES ARE NOT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH MILEAGE COMBINED WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE ACTUATIONS, OR A HIGH BRAKE ACTUATION FREQUENCY, THE PUMP MOTOR OF THE SBC MAY RUN OUT OF PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES, THEREBY TRIGGERING THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACING IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21M 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
For more information:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2004 050014.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V296000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
143387
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