2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e320. After fueling the vehicle and driving 65 mph, the contact exited the highway. Upon releasing the brake pedal and applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate past 40 mph. The vehicle stalled and all power was lost. There were no…”
filed Sep 29, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact called roadside assistance, in which the mechanic stated that the vehicle had a faulty shift sensor. The technician was able to start the vehicle however, the vehicle was not repaired…”
filed May 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause…
LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2025
Power Train problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 E320 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 E320 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 E320 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 E320 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 E320 | 7 | 16% |
| 1999 E320 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 E320 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 E320 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.