2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 103 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,500 mi | 91,468 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 81 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 2 |
| Power Train | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 6 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
2006 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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.