Mercedes-Benz E500 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Mercedes-Benz E500 has 4 recall campaigns and 460 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2004, 2005, 2003.

4recalls
460complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 by JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
200901000
200801000
200701000
2006450101
20053140404
20043142323
20033125406
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz E500?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 (142), 2005 (140), 2003 (125) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.