Mercedes Benz E Class 2005
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class.
The vehicle is described as a 4-door sedan, hardtop.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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MERCEDES BENZ | Diesel |
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Where is the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class produced?
- The 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class is produced in Sindelfingen, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class?
- There are 15 recall(s) for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class have?
- The 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E Class has 201 horsepower.
Recall 77341 [USA]: 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.
Recall 36332 [USA]: 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.
Recall 55619 [USA]: 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.
Recall R/2005/056 [UK]: Brake pedal may require more effort than expected
Recall R/2008/147 [UK]: Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected
Recall R/2017/124 [UK]: Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification
Recall R/2019/458 [UK]: The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications
Recall R/2021/277 [UK]: The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time
Recall R/2021/358 [UK]: Takata airbag might not deploy as specified
Recall R/2021/145 [UK]: The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications
Recall 2021478 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 2019668 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 2008242 [Canada]: Other
Recall 2005094 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2004210 [Canada]: Brakes
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
- SB-59783 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
- SB-090930 - TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM: Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty
- PB-82-10/612 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS: Mercedes benz: model 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 equipped with option code 615 (bi-xenon). Headlamp range adjustment nonfunctional with dtc codes 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 or
- P-B-82.10/626 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mercedes-benz: model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (e-class). Vin a564853 and x161341; equipped with bi-xenon and curve illumination. Curve illumination nonfunctional. *pe
- 2008020001 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. Models 211 and 219 amg. Model years 2003-2006. Csc was received. *pe
- 2006040004 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Dirt can collect in the rear sleeves on the front axle carrier. Clean sleeves on front axle carrier and install new bolts and washers. *tt
- 2006060004 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: The tirefit hose connector may not screw onto the tire valve with an air tight seal. In case of a flat tire, the customer may not be able to inflate the spare tire using tirefit. *tt
- 2006020008 - POWER TRAIN: Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. The transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t
- 331516 - SUSPENSION: Steering wheel twitch during brake application. Various models including mercedes benz 2006 model 230. *tt
- 422065 - PARKING BRAKE: Parking brake fails to release / difficult to open. *tt
- 424564 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Esp visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster. *sc
- 2005060008 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Implausible or illogical messages can appear in the instrument cluster. *tt
- 2005070017 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits. *tt
- 885040 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID : Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button. *tt
- 424658 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Activation of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system with das software 02/05. Mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 my 2003-2006. *tt
- 276053 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Rough downshifting when accelerating. *tt various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220. *tt
- 916085 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt reminder telltale light illuminated and chime sounding when passenger's seat not occupied. *tt update. *tt
- 2005010011 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Inspect high pressure fuel pump and replace fuel system components; inspect high pressure fuel pump and replace fuel pump. *tt
- 010105 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Voluntary recall campaign sensotronic brake control system. *jb
- 5410117 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Consumer shutoff displayed in instrument cluster while driving. *tt
- 2004070019 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flash central gateway (cgw). *tt
Driver air bag circuit high resistance investigation # PE10017
Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) has reported a high number of warranty claims for air bag warning lamp illumination due to a diagnostic fault code 9103 or 9123 indicating a high resistance in the drivers frontal air bag firing circuit.Mbusas testing and evaluation have shown that this condition is the result of a faulty connector (specifically, improper wire crimp) but that it will not prevent proper deployment of the drivers frontal air bag.The faulty connector can cause the air bag circuit resistance levels to exceed the threshold that illuminates the air bag warning lamp, but they do not exceed a higher limit at which proper deployment of the air bag may no longer occur.The agency believes that further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.During the investigation, odi learned that mbusa will initiate a warranty extension program to address the faulty connectors in subject model year 2005 and 2006 e-class and other mbusa model/model year vehicles.This action will extend the warranty coverage for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.Mbusa will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.A bulletin describing this program is available in the investigative file.
139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Air Bag Loc Knee | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Air Bag Loc Side | 1st and 2nd Rows |
Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
DisplacementCC | 3200.00 |
DisplacementCI | 195.275981103143 |
DisplacementL | 3.20 |
Doors | 4 |
Engine Configuration | In-Line |
Engine Cylinders | 6 |
EngineHP | 201 |
EngineKW | 149.8857 |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
MakeID | 449 |
Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ CARS |
Manufacturer Id | 1042 |
Model | E-Class |
ModelID | 2081 |
Model Year | 2005 |
NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
NCSA Make | Mercedes-Benz |
NCSA Model | E Class (97 on) |
Other Restraint System Info | Window Bag |
Plant City | SINDELFINGEN |
Plant Country | GERMANY |
Pretensioner | Yes |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
Seats | 5 |
Series | E320 CDI (W) |
VIN | WDBUF26J05A683524 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20140303 |
Filled fuel tank , came home ,parked in garage and noticed a strong fuel smell. Fuel was leaking on floor and i have to leave it outside now. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20140216 |
I recently bought a used 2005 mercedes e320 with 126.3k miles. At time of transaction, car had half a tank of fuel only. Couple days later, when i went to refuel, i filled up tank all the way to top, i drove home and as soon as i exited car, i could smell a very strong odor of gasoline inside car and inside left rear wheel well. I inspected the car and after lifting rear seat cushion, i opened the covers to gas tank to find there was a fuel leak at the fuel sending unit, driver's side, about 1-2 ounces of fuel. Today i purchased an updated new fuel sending unit from mb dealer and will need to get it installed. When tank is three quarter full or less, you don't smell the odor and no sign of leak is present. This appears to be a common problem among mercedes e-class. I've learned this thru my most recent online search. I'm so disappointed in mercedes benz for this poor manufacturing. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20140201 |
After filling up the fuel tank with gasoline, i smell an odor of gas until the tank is down to about 3/4 full. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20130929 |
The car has a strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of their vehicle, particularly after refueling. It appears that the gasket on the fuel tank leaks. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20130106 |
Srs system malfunction. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20120903 |
I filled my gas tank and the next day i smelled gas both near my drivers side wheel well and inside the car in the rear seat area. I filled the car as i always did until click and i am sure none spilled, as i am very fussy about my car. I cannot put the car in the garage as it fills the garage with fumes. This has happened twice now upon fueling up. It never happened before. I have seen where others i know have the same type of problem with the same model mercedes. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20110501 |
We first noticed a strong fuel smell when the vehicle was filled up, but shortly after we will the vehicle fuel started to drip onto the pavement near the drivers side rear wheel area. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20110410 |
Fuel tank was leaking under the back seat when fill up tank. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20100301 |
While driving at approximately 50 mph, the sbs system warning light came on along with loss of most braking ability. I managed to stop the car, turn around and return about 8 miles to my home in "limp home" mode. There was no warning whatsoever. I then call the mb dealership which sent a truck to pick up the car. The sbs hydraulic unit had failed and was replaced under extended warranty at no cost. While i am not complaining about the cost (none), the failure could have caused an accident with the loss of brake ability. I take road trips to the colorado mountains and if this had happened there, i could have suffered a fatal injury. This system is defectively engineered and should be replaced on all mercedes cars so equipped. *tr
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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WDBUF82J05X173017 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |
WDBUF76J35A751084 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF65J75A672657 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF26J05A683524 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF83J95X168218 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |
WDBUF26J75A556088 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF76J25A703074 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF70J75A587198 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF70J75A613511 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF76J25A629817 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF82J15X173883 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |
WDBUF82J15X174046 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |
WDBUF70J95A709947 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF65J75A672125 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF82J55X169495 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |
WDBUF70J35A614798 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF26J95A585883 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF76J05A714347 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF76J45A746234 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF76J85A698611 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF65J85A711059 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF82J85X168437 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |
WDBUF65J45A648641 | 2005 | E-Class | SINDELFINGEN , GERMANY |
WDBUF82J25X168353 | 2005 | E-Class | GRAZ , AUSTRIA |