Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2006	88	34	Fuel system	72,500	4	0
2005	68	132	Fuel system	67,300	3	0
2004	64	111	Fuel system	92,000	3	1
2003	82	70	Fuel system	75,000	3	0

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?

Fuel system, with 331 complaints across all years, followed by engine (7) and electrical (7).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have?

4 recalls between 2003 and 2006. The 2006 model year has the most, with 4.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.