2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel sending” (25% of reports).
- 51fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 88,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,050typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel sending: mentioned in 13 of 51 complaints (25%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 10 of 51 complaints (20%)
- Action PE12001: mentioned in 9 of 51 complaints (18%)
- Smell inside: mentioned in 8 of 51 complaints (16%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 at $4,050, and half of them between $2,350 and $4,300.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 51 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 AMG E55 | 19 | 56% | 73,873 |
| 2005 AMG E55 | 62 | 47% | 63,375 |
| 2004 AMG E55 | 51 | 46% | 88,500 |
| 2003 AMG E55 | 27 | 39% | 63,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55. The contact stated that upon placing fuel into the gas tank, a strong gasoline odor began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact removed the rear seat and saw that fuel had leaked from the fuel pumps. The contact reached out to the…
My fuel tank has developed a leak where i can smell fuel both outside and inside the vehicle after filling the tank all the way. The odor is very pronounced and i am concerned about the safety of the vehicle if this much fuel is leaking from the tank. An independent repair shop confirmed a leak…
A strong smell of gas was in the car. Took to dealer and they had to replace tanks and emitters. Gas had gotten in the seats as well and they had to be replaced. The smell was so strong that it made me and wife sick. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (46% of the 111 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 88,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,050 (half paid between $2,350 and $4,300), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel sending”, in 13 of 51 complaints, followed by “rear seat” (10).
Other 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems
See all 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all AMG E55 years.