The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE · 2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,000 and 90,000 miles. Median 61,000, from 27 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 69,300 | 34,200–102,500 | 6 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 38,000 | 20,800–64,600 | 6 |
| Engine | 25,000 | 17,000–64,700 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 27% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 18% |
| Equipment & accessories | 18% |
| Fuel system, other | 9% |
| Steering | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 86
Mercedes-Benz filed 86 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road
- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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