2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 140 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E500 | Mercedes-Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 2 |
| Suspension | 10 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Power Train | 6 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.