2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211
The 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211 has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (7 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF RANDOMLY AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY AND I WILL LOSE STEERING AND MY BRAKING ABILITIES. THE SBC PUMP ALREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED AND MERCEDES HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO REIMBURSE ME, MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE WIRING HARNESS WILL CRUMBLE IN YOUR HAND INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE TRUNK HAD PINCHED WIRES SHORTING OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE LUCKILY I HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE AT THAT TIME TO WITNESS AND PUT IT OUT. THE CAR WILL START UP AND DRIVE AND STALL OUT RANDOMLY NOW AT ANY SPEEDS OR EVEN BEING STOPPED.
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF RANDOMLY AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY AND I WILL LOSE STEERING AND MY BRAKING ABILITIES. THE SBC PUMP ALREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED AND MERCEDES HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO REIMBURSE ME, MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE WIRING HARNESS WILL CRUMBLE IN YOUR HAND INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE TRUNK HAD PINCHED WIRES SHORTING OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE LUCKILY I HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE AT THAT TIME TO WITNESS AND PUT IT OUT. THE CAR WILL START UP AND DRIVE AND STALL OUT RANDOMLY NOW AT ANY SPEEDS OR EVEN BEING STOPPED.
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF RANDOMLY AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY AND I WILL LOSE STEERING AND MY BRAKING ABILITIES. THE SBC PUMP ALREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED AND MERCEDES HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO REIMBURSE ME, MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE WIRING HARNESS WILL CRUMBLE IN YOUR HAND INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE TRUNK HAD PINCHED WIRES SHORTING OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE LUCKILY I HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE AT THAT TIME TO WITNESS AND PUT IT OUT. THE CAR WILL START UP AND DRIVE AND STALL OUT RANDOMLY NOW AT ANY SPEEDS OR EVEN BEING STOPPED.
CAR WENT INTO BRAKE FAILURE BARELY COULD STOP THE CAR ONCE IN PARK COULD NOT GET INTO DRIVE
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT A COPY OF THE MERCEDES SERVICE BULLETIN S142.46-P-0012A WHICH ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. MERCEDES STOPPED INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM IN 2006. AT THE VERY LEAST, MERCEDES SHOULD ISSUE A MANDATORY RECALL TO INTERROGATE THESE VEHICLES WITH STAR DAS TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE TO THE SERVICE THRESHOLD THE SBC UNIT IS AND REPLACE THEM AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Safety Rating for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
P-B-47.10/63 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL YEARS 2003-2009 MODEL 211, MODEL YEARS 2006-2011 MODEL 219: FUEL ODOR IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK . WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED ON FUEL TANK COMPONENTS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *LJ UPDATED 10/6/15. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 211
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 211 — 10 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ 211 — 3 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ 211 (current)
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