Electrical System Related Problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz E500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500

The Electrical System problem

Just received my E500 from the Mercedes Benz repair shop 2. 5 weeks ago. They fixed the previous interior oil smell, however I noticed my alarm going off when I was driving or by itself sometimes while the car sat in the driveway. This happened two different days but the car still drove.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Controls on steering column periodically do not work. While most of these are convenience items, the horn also did not work. Happened 4 times--12/16 driving to work; 12/'20 driving to and from dulles airport; 12/26 in the morning. Each time the temperature was below 30 degrees f.   Read details...

The Crankshaft Position Sensor problem

On three separate occasions, the engine suddenly shut off as the vehicle was decelerating to a stop. Twice it occurred as the vehicle was coming to a stop at a stoplight and once it happened as the vehicle was on an off-ramp, exiting I-95.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz E500 model year vehicles:



E500 Service Bulletins
E500 Defect Investigations