2004 Mercedes Benz E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz E. That ranks 4th out of 9 E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 68,311 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 68,311 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz E recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After fueling up completely, there was a strong raw gasoline smell in my garage. It was coming from the rear driver's side wheel well. This is the opposite side of where the fuel fill cap is! There were no visible puddles on my floor, but it smelled as if there should be. The problem went away for…
I currently drive a 2004 mercedes e500 4matic with 78,000 miles currently on it. Recently, after refueling the car i have noticed a very strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of the car. After having the same issue after filling my tank about 3 times i decided to do some research on the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz E?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz E?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.