general problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320

Three problems related to power train have been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 151,000 miles. The contact stated that when trying to start her vehicle it would not start. Mercedes benz roadside assistance was called and informed the contact that the vehicle had a faulty shift sensor. The tech was able to get the vehicle started. The vehicle has not been repaired. Bl.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2013

Slowing down for light and car tries to stall. After getting it home and in the garage, noticed strong gas smell. Took to shop and guy said gas leak from top of tank. Read about lots of complaints about this issue with other people with E320's.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2007

From a stop the car would not accelerate beyond an idle, despite depressing the accelerator. It happened once on the highway after a tollbooth and almost caused an accident while merging. It also happened in the neighborhood after a stop sign. Problem is intermittent. Dealer could not duplicate problem and did not make any repairs.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320



E320 Service Bulletins
E320 Defect Investigations