2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 18 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 81300 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 81300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Replacement of left front ball joint and related hardware -- a squeak developed when going up or down an incline. Transmission fluid leak - connector, cover plate and gasket replaced; transmission fluid drained and replaced. |
| Apr | 2010 | 35000 | 700 | Replaced all brake pads and brake fluid; in combination with scheduled maintenance on wear items (oil, filter, and cabin filter). |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 115000 | 198 | As usual it was normally easy but the emergency brake was problem. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 46000 | 100 | Brake light has come on twice. Said take for immediate service. Problem disappeared after parking. Reappeared two days later. |
| Nov | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Gas struts on power tailgate failed and tailgate did not fully close. Ran battery down. Struts replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 500 | Changed control arms |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 750 | Bought DVD navigation system from Ebay, Installed it myself in about 3 hours. worked perfectly. | |
| Jan | 2007 | 350 | Bought Sirius Satellite radio from Ebay, Installed it myself. Had to make 1 mounting bracket. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 82000 | 250 | front brake pads & rotors replaced. rear pads replaced, but could have ran 30,000 more miles |
| Oct | 2012 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 44000 | 25 | Replaced diesel glow plug |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 47700 | 800 | EGR valve died - this appears to be a known manufacturing defect on the car but since it was out of warranty I ate the cost. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 86000 | 10 | Replaced passenger side headlamp. |
| Mar | 2012 | 100000 | 65 | Replaced thermostat. Engine operating temperature was about 60C instead of 92C. After replacement engine warms up much more quickly and runs at 92C. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 980 | Replace left headlight assembly (trim ring had dislodged and could not be repaired) | |
| Oct | 2007 | 520 | Replace left and right lower balljoints | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | COMAND had to be replaced due to problem with NAV | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 85000 | 1675 | replaced front and rear pads, replaced front rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 51000 | 0 | Bad glow plug. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 53000 | 0 | Intermittent squeal from blower motor. Motor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 74400 | 0 | suspension |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 147000 | 400 | SRS system. Clock spring in steering wheel had to be replaced as it was worn out. |
| Apr | 2010 | 186300 | 0 | glo plug replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 96000 | 500 | Pulley seized. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | OIL LEAK COVERED BY WARRANTY | |
| Jun | 2009 | 36000 | 700 | A check engine light went on. I brought the car to the dealer who diagnosed the problem and repaired the car. The problem was with the glow plugs used to start the ignition as this car is a diesel. |
| May | 2010 | 42000 | 2070 | The A/C vent doors did not function. The entire dash had to be removed and new parts installed. The local auto repair was much less expensive than had I brought it to a Mercedes dealer. |
| Sep | 2010 | 45000 | 552 | Rear brakes needed replacing. The front were fine. |
| May | 2011 | 47300 | 1000 | ball joints needed replacing; total with new secondary battery and normal service was $1246.34 |
| Mar | 2012 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 198000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 202000 | 574 | Had "Check Engine" light. Dealer replaced all glow plugs PR Bulletin. P-B-15.20/66. |
| Aug | 2009 | 212500 | 450 | Replaced inoperative sun visors. |
| Feb | 2010 | 234000 | 2300 | Replaced front struts, body control module, and other suspension parts. |
| May | 2010 | 248000 | 500 | Bolt holding fuel injectors came loose and diesel fuel leaked upwards around fuel injector on front two injectors. Diesel fuel got hot,carborized, and melted electrical connections on injectors. Engine cover also partially melted. |
| Sep | 2010 | 258000 | 25000 | More than one of the fuel injectors started to leak. Had all the injectors removed and rebuilt. Reinstallation taking place right now. One injector was not able to be rebuilt, had to purchase one new injector. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Bladder for thigh extension was defective. Also radio speaker was replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Parktronic indicator on dash was defective. |
| Dec | 2009 | 53000 | 0 | TPMS sensor failed. Dealer replaced all of them due to age. Problem resolved. |
| Nov | 2011 | 61500 | 0 | Rear SAM unit failure. Battery would drain overnight. Rear SAM unit replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 40000 | 400 | Dead instrument cluster was replaced. Due to integrated computers on this car, it also affected HVAC & stereo (these worked fine once cluster was replaced). |
| Jan | 2012 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | tpms tire pressure moniter sys |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 53000 | 600 | Replaced brake pads. |
| Jan | 2009 | 56000 | 200 | Transmission leak required new electronic plug and transmission service. Replace supercharger clutch pack also. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 96000 | 650 | Oil leak from RH valve cover Battery light with "visit workshop" displayed. Car needed emergency brake battery replaced Noise hear from front end while driving. New steering rods, and new struts installed. Transmission not downshifting smoothly. Software updated, new engine and transmission mounts installed |
| Dec | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | Turn signal switch not working properly cooling fan not working |
| Mar | 2011 | 104000 | 175 | Rear main oil seal was leaking Engine misfire case. I was told it was spark plug wires at a cost of $1100. I attempted the repair myself but the problem was not corrected. The car will be going back to the dealer tomorrow. |
| Apr | 2011 | 105300 | 650 | mass airflow sensor |
| Sep | 2011 | 115000 | 600 | Battery light came on. Told it was a battery control module and it could possibly be corrected by a re-flash of memory which seems to be working. Engine would crank for an extended period of time before it would start especially when hot. Eventually the CEL came on. Told it was either a crank or cam position sensor. Dealer replaced Crank Sensor and problem went away. |
| Feb | 2013 | 141500 | 350 | CEL on and rough idle. Replaced EGR valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 18000 | 800 | valve cover leaks - car just went out of warranty, Mercedes covered repair. |
| Jun | 2010 | 23000 | 450 | front strut failed, mercedes covered parts due to low miles but not labor |
| Jul | 2012 | 58300 | 700 | steering input sensor failed and was replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | 2400 | active headlamp not available = new headlamp assembly because motor was broken |
| Mar | 2010 | 57000 | 1200 | Crank position sensor failed New brakes |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 55000 | 120 | TPMS on LR wheel failed |
| Sep | 2009 | 60000 | 785 | GPS antenna failed--no nav. Discovered cracked rim during wheel alignment. Rim was replaced. |
| Feb | 2010 | 67000 | 300 | 4 matic seal replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 82300 | 1000 | PSE pump failure; door locks, auto trunk close, and dynamic seats affected. |
| Feb | 2011 | 85000 | 1620 | Electronic ignition switch failed intermittently. New switch installed and software reloaded. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Had faulty transfer case (4Matic model) diagnosed and replaced. Was a Mercedes TSB (Order No. P-SC-2007100004), so no problem. Great experience with dealer service. They also replaced third brake light w/ 3 dead LED's under warranty while in the shop :) |
| Jun | 2009 | 76000 | 65 | Wiper mechanism was out of alignment. Special Mercedes tool used to re-calibrate it Driver seat was stuck in almost full forward position (where the wife puts it). I can't fit that close, so wife drives it until the part comes in. Motor/etc... ordered by dealer and they will replace under CPO warranty |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Valve cover gasket leaking. |
| Oct | 2010 | 52700 | 3200 | Car made excessive noise from rear tire area. Dealer investigated and found Rear Differential required replacement. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 106000 | 375 | Needed a new ignition switch. Dealer replaced, Mercedes paid for part, I paid labor. |
| Sep | 2011 | 119000 | 700 | Upper ball joints replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 102000 | 450 | Transfer case for front wheel drive was replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | complete breakdown due to failure of main vehicle computer | |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | correction: electronic brake unit problems/failure replacement was in March not jan. | |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | complete failure of navigation system. replaced. | |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 27000 | 149 | Replaced cupholder after it broke. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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