2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
132 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
67,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 123 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 75 of 132 complaints (56.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 84 | 63.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.3% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 75 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 54 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 75; Fuel System, Gasoline: 54; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 5; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 25 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 44 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 29 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 25; 50,000 to 74,999: 44; 75,000 to 99,999: 29; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 5
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (44). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2007: 1; 2010: 3; 2011: 5; 2012: 39; 2013: 48; 2014: 23; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 84 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10351785 · 2010-08-25 (August 25, 2010)
WHENEVER I FILL THE GAS TANK STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR. I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT TO FIND THE INSULATION BARRIER SOAKED IN GAS AND INSIDE THE MAINTENANCE PANEL WHERE THE FUEL FILTER ASSY. ON THE LH SIDE OF THE CAR, JUST BENEATH THE LH PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION, HAD A PUDDLE OF GAS STILL PRESENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 84,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10361675 · 2010-10-22 (October 22, 2010)
MY W211 BEGAN TO SMELL OF FUEL WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, I AWOKE TO A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL IN MY GARAGE. WHEN I MOVED THE CAR OUT, A PUDDLE OF GAS WAS BENEATH MY CAR AND IT LITERALLY POURED FUEL OUT AS I BACKED IT DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR AT THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED TWO SEALS AND DECLARED IT GOOD. THE NEXT DAY, I FILLED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT SMELLED JUST AS BAD AS BEFORE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALS AND THE PUMP MODULES AND IT TOOK OVER A MONTH TO GET THE SMELL OUT OF THE CAR. APPROXIMATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10361675 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10546735 · 2013-10-04 (October 4, 2013)
FILLED MY CAR UP THE NIGHT OF 10/1/13. PARKED THE CAR INSIDE GARAGE CONNECTED TO MY HOUSE. UPON WAKING UP THE MORNING OF 10/2/2013, I WAS OVERWHELMED WITH VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. I TRACED THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR TO MY 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I IMMEDIATELY OPENED THE GARAGE DOOR TO EVACUATE THE FUEL ODOR. I WAS ABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE FUEL SMELL TO THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK SEAT. ARMED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, I STARTED THE CAR AND BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICE A FLUID PUDDLE AND LIQUID LINE FORMED. I GOT O…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,833 miles reported. Look up ODI 10546735 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186847 · 2007-03-19 (March 19, 2007)
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E 55 AMG CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS SENT A RECALL #2005110001 AFTER PICKING CAR UP THE NEXT WEEK SAME PROBLEMS HE WAS CHARGED FOR SERVICE AND WANTS TO REIMBURSED**CC THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE NEVER DROVE THE SAME. THE CONSUMER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE OTHER PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKING WAS DIFFERENT AND IT REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE LIGHT FLUID LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10186847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11383880 · 2020-12-17 (December 17, 2020)
MERCEDES BENZ OF FORT WASHINGTON HAS DENIED A REPLACEMENT OF SBC UNIT AND COMPONENTS UNDER A SAFETY RECALL. I LOST BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. 'DECREASED BRAKES POWER' RED MESSAGE APPEARED
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11383880 at NHTSA ↗