Seven problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Battery light came on so it was charged then reconnected, everything good, turn key to on position everything good, turn key to start and bang! loud bang and white smoke everywhere, engine continued to smoke for several minutes after explosion, hole in front of engine.
Secondary air injection system. . . . . Fail evaporative emission system vent control circuit. . . . . . . Fail.
With engine running and car stopped and idling car engine died and would not restart for 20 minutes.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated after refueling, a strong odor of would emit outside of the vehicle without any sign of fuel leakage on the ground. On a separate occasion when driving the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the fuel tank and fuel pump would need to be replaced. There was currently an open investigation under NHTSA action number pe12001 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump, fuel system ,gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The vehicle had not been repaired. The authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 63,400. Updated 05/02/bf the consumer stated the dealer denied problem. Updated 05/12/2012.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact was driving 25 mph and attempting a right turn when the engine started to emit a noise and the rpms increased excessively. The vehicle was pulled to the curb and the contact turned the engine off for about ten seconds. The vehicle was restarted and returned to normal. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice within six months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for repairs or inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 cdi. The contact stated that when he attempted to start the vehicle, it would not respond. The failure occurred several times and there were no warning lights. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer several times and the computer was reprogrammed. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 13,745 and the current mileage was 14,027.
The vehicle smelled like something was burning and the steering wheel squeaked. The dealer was unable to find any defects after servicing the vehicle.