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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor problems | |
| Wiring problems |
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...
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...
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...