2005 Mercedes Benz E500 brakes problems

Filed Dec 20, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

This is not about an accident. It's about the vehicle's condition. Precisely, about the brake service warning. Red warning with beeping on dashboard saying I need to bring it to workshop for service. My wife was driving this car when she felt something was wrong with the car and she brought it to her trustful mechanic for check up right away sameday That mechanic gave up to look any further suggesting a visit to MB dealer.

Filed Feb 25, 2023 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Per incident was back glass detached from window and broke all over the road and on the back of my car while driving. 2: Sbcc pump goes in and out admittedly and type of a no brake issue at all hard as a rock will not move car only has 180,000 miles on it and it’s been doing that since 140,000 miles Which did cause me to get in a minor accident on the right side of the car the passenger side where now I’ve had to replace a fender and still have problems because of it

Filed Jul 24, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · 156,000 miles · TX

I was traveling at about 60mph and started to slow to turn off the highway. Suddenly a red brake warning light came on and it took tremendous pressure to slow the car down and I overshot the turn. Then the car had no power. I was 36 miles from my home. I limped at 5-20 mph to a friends house and had the car towed to my home. There was absolutely no warning of any kind of brake problem. The car was driving just fine before this happened. I believe it could have been a much worse situation had I been in any kind of traffic.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Brakes · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e500. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes lost power and did not stop the vehicle. In addition, the 'stop driving the vehicle' warning indicator illuminated. The contact used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of encino (888‑280‑0902, located at 16721 ventura blvd, encino, ca 91436). The technician was unable to diagnose the failure, but assured the contact that the vehicle would be repaired. The failure recurred a couple of times and the vehicle was taken to keyes european mercedes-benz (818‑574‑5053, located at 5400 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, ca 91401) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that he would be called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e500. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact downshifted into park and coasted with the park pedal depressed. The contact stated that the brake warning indicator illuminated and 'the vehicle does not have sufficient power to stop' appeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pentatonic brake connection failed. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Brakes · 132,000 miles · TN

When driving on interstate, in wet conditions at speeds of 65mph+ ,the esp&ABS warning lights came on and car became very difficult to steer and stop. Was able to move off interstate and had car towed to mercedes-benz dealership. Was told the ABS brake module esp control had to be replaced $1,100.00. Since having that done the car is still at dealership because now the sbc module needs replaced, which is another $1,600.00.

Filed May 10, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 129,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e500w, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed. As a result, the contact drove through a stop light. The contact stated that the epc warning indicator was illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the epc unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2018 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TX

I was exiting the interstate freeway onto a frontage road (travelling ~45mph). A warning message said that there was a failure of the braking system. I tried to slow down, but had lost all braking power. Fortunately, there was no one in front of me. The vehicle automatically downshifted to a low gear which helped slow me down. I came to a stop in a safe location, put the car in park, and turned off the engine. When I re-started the car, normal braking function returned. The mercedes dealership said that this was a normal issue with this model. A hydraulic unit of some sort needed replacing.

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Brakes · 101,386 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e500. While driving 75 MPH, the advisory brake malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder lane. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the contact was advised that they were aware of the failure. The dealer stated that diagnostic testing could only be performed while the failure occurred. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v296000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer stated that the warranty repair for the sensotronic brake control failure had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,386.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e500. The contact stated that a warning message to take the vehicle to a repair shop illuminated concerning the brakes. The vehicle had been previously serviced several times for various brake failures, but there had not been a permanent remedy. The dealer (mercedes-benz of valencia, 23355 valencia blvd, santa clarita, ca 91355, 661- 753-5555) and the manufacturer indicated that there was an extended warranty for the sensotronic brake control (sbc), but did not specify if they would provide a solution covered by the extended warranty. The dealer indicated that there was a malfunction with the sbc unit and the pump, which both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall on the vehicle and they refused to cover the vehicle with an extended warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.