2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 overview page.
What owners report
“FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. INSPECTED FUEL PUMP INSPECTION DOORS UNDER BACKSEAT TO FIND A POOL OF GASOLINE.”NHTSA complaint 10664652 — filed 12/16/2014
“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CODE SCAN REVEALED CODE P0456. INSPECTION REVEALS FUEL LEAKAGE AT BOTH THE LEFT FUEL SENDER AND THE RIGHT FUEL PUMP HOUSINGS…”NHTSA complaint 10664095 — filed 12/13/2014
“VEHICLE HAS HAD A CONSTANT STRONG GAS ODOR IN CAR. UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THE VEHICLE HAS HAD... 2/8/08 LEFT SENDING UNIT CONNECT SEIZE AND CRACK…”NHTSA complaint 10662312 — filed 12/05/2014
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55: 54 of 132 complaints on file (40.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have in total?
132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
