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2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class has 0 recalls, 482 complaints.

0

Recalls

482

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
178
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
100
SERVICE BRAKES
49
SUSPENSION
20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12
POWER TRAIN
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5

Problems by Component

Other186Fuel System123Brakes67Suspension29Electrical15Engine14Powertrain13Airbags8Visibility5Lights3Seat Belts3Steering3Structure3Seats3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 20, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am submitting this complaint regarding a suspected safety-related defect involving the fuel system...
Feb 1, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/...
Dec 24, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTo Whom It May Concern, I took my 2004 Mercedes-Benz into the Stevens Creek location located i...
May 3, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sunroof has a recall due to the fact that it has a bad seal, which could fly off due to this iss...
Mar 11, 2024VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb...
Feb 28, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERVehicle started smoking and caught fire while I was driving. Pulled over and vehicle erupted in fla...
Dec 26, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMercedes Benz has a KNOWN safety problem with this model and has not put it under recall yet and it ...
Dec 22, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe driver's side mirror auto-dim function failed (as theorized by simple research where others have...
Nov 16, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that the headliner had detached from ...
Jul 6, 2023TIRESThe contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 equipped with Arroyo Tires, Tire Line: Grand Sport ZR A/S...
Oct 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESOctober 26, 2022 my 2004 Mercedes model E320 W211 VIN # [XXX] dash pop out warning " Brake Wearing ...
Sep 5, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an ab...
Aug 10, 2022SERVICE BRAKESTotal brake failure Had to cross the over to the other side of the road to turn around. Was almost h...
Feb 18, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMExtreme Gas Odor after filling gas tank and during time of driving.
Jan 12, 2022SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMthe car has smelled like gas from the minute i received it. the previous owner told me that mercedes...
Dec 10, 2021SEAT BELTSMy car seat belts not fastened and car door warning devices stop working. I took it to the Mercedes ...
Nov 10, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATSThe glue around front windshield has deteriorated and has caused major damage to my interior lights,...
Sep 6, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe TRUNK will not open. It is supposed to open by pressing the button on the key fob or taking the ...
Sep 6, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55. The contact stated that upon placing fuel into the gas ta...
Jul 1, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ...