Total Complaints
151 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 · model year
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55
151 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005MERCEDES-BENZAMG E55 carries 151 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 AMG E55 is fuel/propulsion system with 75 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (54) and fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2005 AMG E55. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
151
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 75 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 54 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recalls (3)
22V95400023/12/2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
19V91800020/12/2019
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/
24V87400019/11/2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Recent Complaints
20240707FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump housing failed allowing gas to leak, further degrading parts of the fuel system, ultimately causing the locking ring to fail and gas to leak under rear passenger seat. Fumes filled the cabin while my family and I including two young children were inside. Fortunately, this issue was discovered rather quick, if not the fuel could have leaked onto the hot exhaust under the tank and ignited. I recently found this issue is well known in the Mercedes-Benz W211 chassis. You have multiple complaints on file. Mercedes had in fact issued an extended warranty of the fuel system however, it has since expired. The car provided no warning messages prior to failure. The car has yet to be inspected by the dealer, mechanic, or insurance.
20240626FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and arriving to the residence; the contact became aware that after parking the vehicle in the garage, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact saw fuel leaking from the fuel tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was part of an Extended Warranty program however, the Extended Warranty Program had expired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Mileage: 54,000
20230620FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas tank leak from under heat Shield Recall claims in 2012 it was extended for 15 years
20201217SERVICE BRAKES
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
Mileage: 170,000
20201121FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SHARP GAS ODER WHEN ENTERING THE CAR CABIN AND DRIVING
Mileage: 145,400
20200603FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER FILLING VEHICLE GAS TANK, EXTREMELY STRONG FUEL ODOR NOTICED IN CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. SMELL EXISTED BOTH AT STANDSTILL AND AT STREET SPEEDS (40MPH) WITH WINDOWS DOWN OR UP. *TR
Mileage: 52,000
20190404FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG GAS ODOR AROUND AND INSIDE THE CAR
Mileage: 87,000
20181119FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS, GAS LEAKED OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL SENDER/FILTER IS LOCATED. THE FUEL WICKED UP THE FOAM WRAPPED AROUND THE SIGNAL/ POWER WIRES, CAME BETWEEN THE ACCESS PANEL SCREWED TO THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR. THIS IS THE FLOOR DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THE FUEL SOAKED INTO THE INSULATION BELOW THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT AND THE FOAM SEAT. THIS CONTINUES TO OCCUR AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL REACHES APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF A TANK.
Mileage: 64,000
20180531FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GASOLINE SMELL INTERIOR OF THE CAR. GETS WORSE WITH FULL GAS TANK. WE HAVE HAD IT IN THE MERCEDES DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM AND IT IS NOT FIXED.
20160921FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAD FILLED MY GAS TANK TO FULL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A LEAK BY THE DRIVERS REAR WHEEL. SMELLED LIKE GAS. I FOUND OUT THIS IS A RECALL FROM MERCEDES BENZ. "CHECK FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY" THE EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN IS: 2008020001
Mileage: 80,900
20151104FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING TANK, DRIVERS SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON DRIVERS SIDE OF FUEL TANK LEAKING FUEL. NOTICEABLE CRACKS IN CORNERS OF UNIT AROUND FUEL PRESSURE SENDER.
Mileage: 154,000
20151024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL/PUMP SENDER UNIT IS LEAKING FUEL CAUSING STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF CABIN AND POSING SERIOUS SECURITY RISK TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. AFTER REMOVING INSPECTION COVER FROM DRIVER'S SIDE PUMP/SENDER UNIT, POOLED FUEL WAS OBSERVED ON TOP OF SENDING UNIT.
Mileage: 103,000
20150131FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL FILTER AND SENDING UNIT LEAKING UNDER REAR SEAT. BOTH PARTS REPLACED. REAR SEAT CUSHION SATURATED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO STRONG FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY SHOWS SAME PART REPLACED AT 26,864 MILES BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SAME PART REPLACED AGAIN AT 69,383 MILES WITH SAME LEAKING ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 48,745
20141216FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. INSPECTED FUEL PUMP INSPECTION DOORS UNDER BACKSEAT TO FIND A POOL OF GASOLINE. *TR
Mileage: 61,150
20141213FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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. LIQUID FUEL IS EXTERNALLY EVIDENT ALONG WITH THE ASSOCIATED SMELL OF RAW FUEL VAPOR. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR OF WHAT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 94,580
20141205FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 REPLACED ALSO FUEL TANK REPLACED. 4/23/08 FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY FUEL FILTER REPLACED.10/7 +11/6ODOR CONTINUES. CONTINUE TO BRING IN CAR NOTHING HAPPENS 1/20 SENDING UNIT,SENSOR,SEAL RINGS REPLACED(SEALS LEAKING AROUND PRESSURE SENSORS. 2/2/10 ODOR CONTINUES 8/18 ODOR CONTINUES 7/22/11 REPLACE LEFTSENDING UNIT.3/4/14 FUEL TANK AND SENSORS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER AT COST TO MYSELF. I HAVE ALL DEALER WORKSHEETS OF THIS FUEL LEAKING STRONG ODOR PROBLEM BEING A CONSTANT COMPLAINT. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 32,350
20141205ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 REPLACED ALSO FUEL TANK REPLACED. 4/23/08 FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY FUEL FILTER REPLACED.10/7 +11/6ODOR CONTINUES. CONTINUE TO BRING IN CAR NOTHING HAPPENS 1/20 SENDING UNIT,SENSOR,SEAL RINGS REPLACED(SEALS LEAKING AROUND PRESSURE SENSORS. 2/2/10 ODOR CONTINUES 8/18 ODOR CONTINUES 7/22/11 REPLACE LEFTSENDING UNIT.3/4/14 FUEL TANK AND SENSORS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER AT COST TO MYSELF. I HAVE ALL DEALER WORKSHEETS OF THIS FUEL LEAKING STRONG ODOR PROBLEM BEING A CONSTANT COMPLAINT. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 32,350
20141205ENGINE
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 REPLACED ALSO FUEL TANK REPLACED. 4/23/08 FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY FUEL FILTER REPLACED.10/7 +11/6ODOR CONTINUES. CONTINUE TO BRING IN CAR NOTHING HAPPENS 1/20 SENDING UNIT,SENSOR,SEAL RINGS REPLACED(SEALS LEAKING AROUND PRESSURE SENSORS. 2/2/10 ODOR CONTINUES 8/18 ODOR CONTINUES 7/22/11 REPLACE LEFTSENDING UNIT.3/4/14 FUEL TANK AND SENSORS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER AT COST TO MYSELF. I HAVE ALL DEALER WORKSHEETS OF THIS FUEL LEAKING STRONG ODOR PROBLEM BEING A CONSTANT COMPLAINT. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 32,350
20141117FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I SMELLED A GAS ORDER THAT WAS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. I DECIDED TO PULL THE PASSENGER SEAT TO FOLLOW THE SMELL AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS ON TOP OF MY FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. I DECIDED TO PULL OUT THE UNIT AND NOTICED THE UNIT WAS DISCOLORED AROUND THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS. I BELIEVE THE TERMINAL MELTED THE SENDING UNIT CAUSING THE SENDING UNIT TO LEAK FUEL. I HAVE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS, PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
20141117ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I SMELLED A GAS ORDER THAT WAS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. I DECIDED TO PULL THE PASSENGER SEAT TO FOLLOW THE SMELL AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS ON TOP OF MY FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. I DECIDED TO PULL OUT THE UNIT AND NOTICED THE UNIT WAS DISCOLORED AROUND THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS. I BELIEVE THE TERMINAL MELTED THE SENDING UNIT CAUSING THE SENDING UNIT TO LEAK FUEL. I HAVE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS, PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 have?▼
The 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 has 151 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55?▼
Yes, the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 75 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Is the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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