2004 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
482
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Severe
21

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a suspected safety-related defect involving the fuel system of my Mercedes-Benz vehicle. I have experienced...

Visibility
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); however, the contact w...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2025

To Whom It May Concern, I took my 2004 Mercedes-Benz into the Stevens Creek location located in San Jose, CA 95129 to have the sliding roof bond...

Brakes
Feb 2025

SBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/1/25. Vehicle towed to local dealer service facili...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
Jul 2024

The glue around front windshield has deteriorated and has caused major damage to my interior lights, electrical essemblys , interior damage to seats ,...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
May 2024

Vehicle started smoking and caught fire while I was driving. Pulled over and vehicle erupted in flames. It took firefighters 2 hours to put out that...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 2024

The driver's side mirror auto-dim function failed (as theorized by simple research where others have this issue) December 2023 and leaked a liquid beh...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2024

The sunroof has a recall due to the fact that it has a bad seal, which could fly off due to this issue. I know the seal is bad because the whole roof...

Exterior Lighting
Dec 2023

Mercedes Benz has a KNOWN safety problem with this model and has not put it under recall yet and it needs to be. The wire casing in the wiring harnes...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2023

The TRUNK will not open. It is supposed to open by pressing the button on the key fob or taking the thin key out of the key fob and manually open the...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 482 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 12 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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