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