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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Other
200
Fuel System
132
Brakes
91
Electrical
22
Airbags
21
Suspension
17
Engine
13
Powertrain
10
Steering
7
Visibility
6
Speed Control
4
Tires
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 28, 2020STEERINGTHE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT DOESN'T GO UP. IT DOESN'T WORK STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Sep 12, 2012STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSCABLE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS IN STEERING COLUMN AIRBAG, POOR CONNECTION FROM USING STEERING WHEEL. ...
May 3, 2012STEERINGON A RIGHT TURN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANICAL PART FAILED. STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, AND...
Jul 12, 2010STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS2005 MERCEDES E320 STEERING COLUMN WIRING FAILURE ( 'CLOCK SPRING" & STEERING WIRING MODULE & SRS A...
Apr 29, 2008STEERINGMY VEHICLE HAS HAD A SERIOUS STEERING PROBLEM TO THE RIGHT FROM DAY 1 OF DRIVING VEHICLE OFF THE DEA...
Jan 7, 2005STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OUT OF SERVICE 18 DAYS, SRS/AIRBAG FAILURES OUT OF SERVICE 18 DAYS, AC/DEFROST B...
Feb 5, 2002STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SQUEAKED. THE DEALER WAS UNAB...

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