2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system, gasoline problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that upon making a stop, he noticed fuel leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Sep 7, 2022
“Vehicle has a recall on replacement of fuel tank. Mercedes benz dealer did not want to honor the recall. When I fill car up with gas it leaks out of the tank and on the ground. Mercedes-benz dealer said I missed the time for the recall. I went to the dealership before the recall ended in 2019 spoke…”
filed Apr 16, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other E500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E500 | 15 | 30% |
| 2005 E500 | 23 | 16% |
| 2003 E500 | 14 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.