2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 87 complaints for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500, 50% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 87 50% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 78 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 78 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving home I smelt smoke. I stopped the car to investigate the smell of smoke that was overpowering the now normal scent of gas which filled my vehicle cabin due to a fuel pump leak. When I exited my vehicle I opened up the drivers side rear passenger door to find smoke emitting from that area. I quickly left the immediate vicinity of the smoldering car and when I turned to look back, I saw flames under my car.
I have noticed strong gasoline odors emanating from my car after refueling. I purchased a new mercedes benz gas cap and installed it. Filled the gas tank and gasoline odor was still very strong. I do not 'top off' when refueling. Researched issue online at benzworld.org and discovered that the gas odor issue I am experiencing may be related to a problem being seen in numerous mercedes benz e-model vehicles.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints