Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mercedes-Benz E500. Hover a bar for the count.
1994
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 - 173 complaints
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 - 168 complaints
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 - 143 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 - 59 complaints
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 - 143 complaints
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 - 168 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 59 | 4 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 168 | 3 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 173 | 3 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 143 | 3 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | 2003-2006 | Visibility | 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. T |
| 22V954000 | 2003-2006 | Visibility | 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 |
| 21V196000 | 2006 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AM |
| 19V918000 | 2003-2006 | Visibility | 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 g |