Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
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. Read details...
After coming to a stop at an entrance to a busy highway, my 2005 E500 just barely moved onto the busy highway, and would not accelerate. The transmission was "stuck" in one of the higher gears. I pulled the car to the shoulder, turned off the ignition, and restarted it. Read details...