2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2005 e500 mercedes benz,after full tank of gas I filled. I noticed very strong gas inside my car and outside. It can catch on fired. cause cancer and lung issues.”
filed May 23, 2024
“I was sold this car and because I did not know what the red "STOP CAR TOO LOW WARNING" meant when I was driving it home, I was not only scammed by the used car dealership with no recourse, but I also was tricked into driving this car while it was not supposed to be driven for safety, per the manual…”
filed Jul 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other E500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E500 | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 E500 | 23 | 16% |
| 2003 E500 | 19 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.