Mercedes Benz E500 years to avoid
More than twice the E500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes Benz E500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz E500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz E500 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system233
- Brakes105
- Suspension55
- Transmission25
- Engine25
- Electrical19
- Airbags18
- Visibility7
- Driver assistance6
- Acceleration6
- Wheels5
- Steering4
Most reported problems on the Mercedes Benz E500
Mercedes Benz E500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 73 | 50 | Fuel system | 80,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 37 | 140 | Fuel system | 100,000 | 3 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 36 | 142 | Fuel system | 91,600 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 39 | 125 | Fuel system | 90,600 | 3 | 4 | Avoid |
Recalls 4
Mercedes Benz E500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz E500
What years of the Mercedes Benz E500 should you avoid?
2003, 2004 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Mercedes Benz E500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 142, mostly about fuel system and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz E500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz E500?
Fuel system, with 233 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (105) and suspension (55).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E500 have?
4 recalls between 2003 and 2009. The 2006 model year has the most, with 4.
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