What year Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict to either the 2005 or 2006 AMG E55. The 2005 has a higher complaint index (100) and more complaints (132) than the 2006 (index 0, 34 complaints), largely tied to fuel system reports and a median failure mileage of 67,300 miles.

What is the most common problem with the AMG E55?

The Fuel System accounts for 162 of the 166 total complaints across both years, or 98% of all reported issues.

Are there recalls on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 model year and 4 for 2006. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

Is the 2005 or 2006 AMG E55 worse based on complaints?

The 2005 ranks worse, with a complaint index of 100 and 132 complaints compared to the 2006's index of 0 and 34 complaints, though neither year carries an official Avoid rating.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Best and Worst Years (2005–2006)

Neither 2005 nor 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 earns an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict in this data. The 2005 has 132 complaints and a complaint index of 100, versus 34 complaints and an index of 0 for 2006. Fuel System issues dominate both years, accounting for 162 of 166 total complaints.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2005–2006
NHTSA complaints: 166
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Fuel System

AMG E55 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	100	132	0	0	3	Fuel System	—	—
2006	No verdict	0	34	0	0	4	Fuel System	—	—

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Fuel System162 (98%)
Electrical System3 (2%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (2%)
Brakes2 (1%)
Engine2 (1%)
Airbags1 (1%)
Other1 (1%)
Structure & Body1 (1%)
Transmission & Powertrain1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict to either the 2005 or 2006 AMG E55. The 2005 has a higher complaint index (100) and more complaints (132) than the 2006 (index 0, 34 complaints), largely tied to fuel system reports and a median failure mileage of 67,300 miles.
What is the most common problem with the AMG E55?: The Fuel System accounts for 162 of the 166 total complaints across both years, or 98% of all reported issues.
Are there recalls on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 model year and 4 for 2006. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
Is the 2005 or 2006 AMG E55 worse based on complaints?: The 2005 ranks worse, with a complaint index of 100 and 132 complaints compared to the 2006's index of 0 and 34 complaints, though neither year carries an official Avoid rating.