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WDBUF65J75A••••••2005 Mercedes-benz E350
This build draws 15.4× more complaints than the average 2005 Mercedes-benz E350 build (18 vs 1).
18on this build
14on the model
12builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
5injuries
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 8Fuel System 5Gasoline 5Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashfireFeb 2019
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e320. While the contact was driving at a low rate of speed, another vehicle switched lanes into the path of the contact's vehicle. The contact swerved to the right and crashed into a curb to avoid the other vehicle. Some of…
Electrical SystemOct 2020
The car will sometimes think there is someone riding in the passenger seat when no one is there. It causes the seatbelt light and the warning beeps to occur. Its a safety hazard because its a distraction while driving and it would set off the airbags for that side of the vehicle…
Service BrakesNov 2018
Complete brake failure while driving. Pulled out of the parking lot (brake working at this time) on to a city street. This was a divided multiple lane road, with the car traveling in the center lane. A few minutes later the car could not be slowed or stopped. An intersection…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2016
I have a 2005 e320 mercedes benz. Every time we fill the tank we get a strong gas smell inside the vehicle. After we drive the vehicle for a while with the windows open the smell dissipates. The smell is coming from under the rear seats. I suspect the seal on the gas tank has…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Oct 2015
Replaced battery (30 days ago) and now warning light comes on saying I need to replace the battery every 10 miles and will not go off. Brake lights (ABS and esp) lights comne on and nothing is wrong when it is being repairs. Filled up my car yesterday and strong gas fumes in the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBUF65J75A691189 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.