Mercedes-benz E350 2005
Vehicle Details: Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E350.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ |
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- NCU - 24240304 - STRUCTURE:BODY: As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- LI1830P0597123 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
- LI0702P0547173 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
- LI54.65-P-072065 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Unmotivated reaction from park assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
- LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
- LI42.47-P-067502 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without abs intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the esp hydraulic unit
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- LI32.22-P-071495 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Airmatic fault message "max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " in instrument cluster
- LI82.10-P-054588 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
- LI82.85-P-058582 - EQUIPMENT: Apple products (iphone or ipod) are not charged via the serial usb interface of the comand online control unit (a40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
- LI46.10-P-057961 - STEERING: Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI91.29-P-050932 - SEATS: The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
- LI91.10-P-059386 - SEATS: Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
- LI91.10-P-059373 - SEATS: Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
- LI91.10-P-048501 - SEATS: Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
- LI91.10-P-048500 - AIR BAGS: Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebag
- LI91.10-P-048498 - SEATS: Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
- LI91.10-P-048497 - STRUCTURE: Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
- LI65.00-P-059054 - STRUCTURE: Aircap functions excessively
- LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
- LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- LI54 30-P-068430 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- LI72 20-P-068322 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI07.08-P-060993 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
- LI-27-19P056458 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Xentry (mercedes): combination of fault codes P060C00 and/or P060600, causing various transmission symptoms due to central processing unit, software induced internal control unit fault is detected. Model 212.098, 212.298, 212. 095, 212.19
- LI-47-00 - ENGINE (PWS): Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (may or may not be intermittent). *js
- LI72-10P-055044 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years listed. *pe
- 40-P-052794 - SEAT BELTS: Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given. *js
- 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
- 40-P-053441 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Xentry: mercedes benz: reversible emergency tensioning retractor is compatible with wiring harness, model e350 model year unknown. *js
- LI32-22-P-051722 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor. *kb
- LI-91-60-P052463 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Xentry(mercedes): bulletin regarding the 4 spoke steering wheel chrome badges on driver airbag that are peeling and/or discolored. *pe
- LI32-22P051722 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS: Xentry(mercedes): malfunctioning of the airmatic in the display. *pe updated 3/9/12. *pe
- LI-27-20 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. There are many possible fault codes. The torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter. *rm
- SB-59783 - AIR BAGS: Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
- TSB-82-00-695 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. The latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lamp frame using a thermoplastic nut *pe
- LI91-40-P-047183 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gea
- LI-54-18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes benz (xentry): wiring harness is damaged in area of roof frame. Vehicle can not be started because the chassis can bus and/or interior can fault codes stored in quick test. *pe
- LI32-22-P-048597 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes benz (xentry): vehicle drops at rear axle, display message-airmatic-service required. The vehicle drops at the rear axle after standing for a long time. Damaged sealing rings in air suspension element on rear axle can lead to mi
- LI46-20-P-048484 - STEERING: Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. Mo
- LI-58-40 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- PB-72-20-31D - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. The tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts. *pe
- TB-P-047927 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
- LI46-40-P-047549 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. Relative movement between th
- P-047526 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Mercedes benz: instrument cluster-analog pointers nonfunctional after vehicle is started. All analog pointers in the instrument cluster (a1) may not be functional for approx. One to two minutes after the engine is started. Full function
- SB-2008120008 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. Replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. Daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. Dealer will repla
- SC-2007100004 - POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE): Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220. *pe
- SB-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
- PB-82-10/612 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: 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
- 2008010001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe
- 472051 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Model e350, code 914 (pzev fuel tank) - engine stalls / does not restart. My 2003-2007. *nj
- 2007100004 - POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE): Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. My 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. Models c280, c350, c320 and c240. My 2005-2007. *pe
- 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- 2007010002 - WHEELS: Remove front wheel housing water drain nozzles if present and clear water drain passages. *kb
- 2006110005 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe
- 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
- 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
- 461018A - STEERING: Steering wheel heater not operating correctly or inoperative at cold temperatures. Mercedes benz model 211. Model year unknown. *tt model 211 (e series). Update 8/8/2008. *pe
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.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| Crash | No | Y | None | None | 20210130 |
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 said mercedes put a timer in the system that runs out and make you change stuff? This device i just bought to use so i can use my car. I'm an automotive technician and this scraed the hell out of me on a dark night in ohio. I ened up towing my car to my house 60 miles away. Very angery with mb.
| Crash | No | Y | None | None | 20210129 |
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 said mercedes put a timer in the system that runs out and make you change stuff? This device i just bought to use so i can use my car. I'm an automotive technician and this scraed the hell out of me on a dark night in ohio. I ened up towing my car to my house 60 miles away. Very angery with mb.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201023 |
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 happen.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201022 |
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 happen.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200928 |
The steering wheel adjustment doesn't go up. It doesn't work stationary or in motion.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200927 |
The steering wheel adjustment doesn't go up. It doesn't work stationary or in motion.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200905 |
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 wrecked bc the turn signals stopped working as well in the fast lane with no left shoulder to pull over to. Deadly
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200904 |
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 wrecked bc the turn signals stopped working as well in the fast lane with no left shoulder to pull over to. Deadly
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200615 |
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 ago with a slight smell and has gotten steadily worse. In the midst of the "stay at home" orders i left it and drove a different vehicle. In this time i did some online research and was appalled to learn that mercedes is fully aware of this issue. They extended a warranty period of 15 years to owners but did not consider it a safety issue and send the information to vehicle owners so that they could have the systems checked. I called mercedes to learn that my warranty period ended in january of this year. I feel that mercedes has knowledge of this issue and that it should be covered under a lifetime warranty. These vehicles are on the road for many years and causing unsafe health situations...I have children that ride in my car! They cannot tolerate the fumes. My final contact with mercedes was today..They are very sorry but refuse to correct the well documented issue with my fuel system. *tr