Vehicle exhibiting same characteristics of fuel leak from gas tank as other vehicle models involved in the federal safety agency investigation ea13-003. Strong fuel odor originating from left rear section of the vehicle behind left rear wheel after fill-up. Only occurs after fill-up with full tank of gas, I only notice when stationary because I am outside of the vehicle. The federal safety agency investigation ea13-003 needs to be expanded to include my model vehicle, c55 amg. Also, please see this mbworld.com thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/712997-c55-smells-like-gas-after-I-fill-up.html
The worst 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
- Airbags2
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- Fuel system3
- Airbags2
Recalls 3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of previous the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Recall number 24V874000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall expands the federal safety agency recall number 19V‑918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Recall number 22V954000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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:
- Risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Recall number 19V918000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 50
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I purchased a second 2005 amg c55 and once again, experienced fuel leaking at top of fuel sending unit. This is identical to the issue found in the federal safety agency action number : ea13003. Ea13003 should be expanded to 2005 & 2006 c55 amg's the problem is very dangerous as gasoline pools at the top of the sending unit after filling the gas tank. Said pooling is beneath the rear passenger seat.
Vehicle exhibiting same characteristics of fuel leak from gas tank as other vehicle models involved in the federal safety agency investigation ea13-003. Strong fuel odor originating from left rear section of the vehicle behind left rear wheel after fill-up. Only occurs after fill-up with fuel tank of gas. The federal safety agency investigation ea13-003 needs to be expanded to include my model vehicle, c55 amg.
I am very concerned that the air bag release mechanism; of my car a 2005 mercedes benz c55 amg, is defective. I was involved in 2 accidents, 1st a right frontal with severe damage needing $26,000 in repairs, and the 2nd a left frontal that caused so much damage that my insurer may total the vehicle. The 2nd accident caused multiple fractures in my neck vertebrae and could have been fatal or left me quadriplegic but due to multiple neurosurgeries by the expert in the field, I survived. In neither accident did the air bags deploy and I am strongly concerned that the release mechanism is defective. The vehicle is still at the repair yard awaiting a decision to repair or salvage(no work has been done yet) since the 2nd accident.
Airbags for c-55 amg failed to deploy during two separate high-impact frontal impacts (during which the car was nearly totaled each time) the consumers father was severely injured in the 2nd car accident.
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Questions about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55
Is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55, close to a typical AMG C55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 have?
3 recalls, covering visibility.
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