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2003–2006 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz E500 recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 457 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2004142 complaints
Most recalls20064 recalls
Crashes reported12in owner complaints
Injuries reported140 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002003: 125 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 142 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 140 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 50 complaints, 4 recalls2003200420052006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 E500—16–18 mpg4501010
2005 E500—16–18 mpg31404040
2004 E500—16–17 mpg31423230
2003 E500—17 mpg31254060

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Fuel/propulsion system154
  • Service brakes84
  • Fuel system, gasoline82
  • Suspension58
  • Power train25
  • Service brakes, hydraulic22
  • Electrical system19
  • Air bags18