2005 Mercedes Benz E320 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 287
- 12 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 81 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 19 injuries · 4 deaths · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,859
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mercedes Benz median
+118
median 169 across 69 Mercedes Benz records
Vs 2003-2007
+7
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
28%
Fuel/Propulsion System: 81 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Mercedes Benz E320
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 81
- SERVICE BRAKES 43
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 39
- AIR BAGS 17
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16
3 recalls on record for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320
- NHTSA 24V874000 · 2025 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V954000 · 2023 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V918000 · 2020 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?
NHTSA has 287 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (81 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (81), service brakes (43), fuel system, gasoline (39), air bags (17). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.