2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 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 140 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 overview page.
What owners report
“THE DESIGN OF FUEL PUMP IN ALL THE MERCEDES BENZ IS VERY VERY DEFECTIVE , THE COMPANY HAS SHOWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE TO SAFETY OF CONSUMERS…”NHTSA complaint 10671123 — filed 01/08/2015
“DRIVING ON STREET--INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS UP RED SAYING "CHECK FUEL TANK CAP"--DRIVE TO PARK TURN OFF ENGINE--CHECK FUEL CAP -CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON-- SAME…”NHTSA complaint 10607072 — filed 06/30/2014
“EACH TIME I FILL OUT THE TANK, IT GIVES SUCH A HORRIBLE FUMES SMELL INSIDE MY CAR.”NHTSA complaint 10588098 — filed 05/13/2014
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500: 20 of 140 complaints on file (14.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 have in total?
140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 4 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.
