Mercedes-Benz E500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 457 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E500 (model years 2003–2009). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (154 complaints), followed by service brakes (84 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 140 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 142 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 125 | 4 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (142), 2005 (140) and 2003 (125). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz E500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 154 | 4 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 84 | 4 of 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 82 | 4 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 55 | 4 of 7 | |
| Power train | 25 | 4 of 7 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2003–2006 | 33,456 |
| 22V954000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2003–2006 | 131,653 |
| 21V196000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006 | 11,356 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2003–2006 | 747,928 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 12 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 14 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.