Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE... |
| Mar 24, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED... |
| Jan 23, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND ... |
| Aug 9, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I SMELLED GAS INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR ON 8/9/2014. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SMELLED... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDD... |
| Apr 25, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I LEFT MY HOME IN CINCINNATI, OH AT 8:25, WITH A 1/2 TANK OF GAS, DROVE ~ 3 MILES TO HWY126 AND MERG... |
| Feb 14, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR MAKES AN UNUSUAL, LOUD, HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, UPON STARTING AND CONSTANTLY, NO... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. POTENT FUEL SMELL PRESENT WHEN GAS TANK FILLED ABOVE 3/4. FUMES ARE N... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER REFUELING, CAR HAD STRONG ODOR OF FUEL LEAKING. FILLS GARAGE WITH FUMES. WORRIED THAT PILOT LI... |
| Nov 17, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2004 E320 4MATIC WAGON. ENGINE STALLED WHILE MERGING TO I-65 SB. VEHICLE WAS 7QT LOW ON OIL. VEHICL... |
| Nov 13, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 MB E320 TO THE LOCAL GROCERY STORE THE ENGINE STALLED. I WAS PULLING UP TO A R... |
| Aug 7, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS DRIVING A 2004 MB E-320 ON THE ROAD, SUDDENLY THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WERE ALL LIT UP AND ... |
| Jun 25, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I OWN A MERCEDES-BENZ E500 BOUGHT NEW IN 2004. 3 DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MILE... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,TIRES | TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK POSITION TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. *BF THE... |