2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 problems by component
140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 55 | 39% | 105,400 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 34 | 24% | 112,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 23 | 16% | 76,931 mi |
| Suspension → | 10 | 7% | — |
| Engine | 8 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 5% | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.