2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
No clear pattern 0.8% of complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 arrived in its first year of service. That is an unusual figure for a 2004 vehicle, but with only 129 complaints on record the sample is too small to call it a pattern — the margin of error covers the range where ordinary vehicles sit. The figures below are reported without a verdict. The most-reported system is fuel / propulsion (62 complaints), typically at 9.4 yr or about 97,024 miles.
- Complaints
- 129
- Median age at failure
- 9.1 yr
- Median mileage
- 94,522 n=116
- Crash / fire / tow
- 2.3% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 3
24V874000 2024-11-19
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
22V954000 2022-12-23
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
19V918000 2019-12-20
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system 78,000 mi 7.3 yr in service
BOTH FUEL SENDING UNITS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL WAS PUDDLING UNDER THE REAR SEATS AND WAS DRIPPING ON TO THE GROUND. BOTH SENDING UNITS WERE REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE. OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AND MERCEDES IS NOT COOPERATING WITH STARTING A RECALL PROCESS. THIS ISSUE IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system 75,600 mi 7.6 yr in service
FUEL SENDING UNITS CRACKED ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING GAS TO POOL ON TOP OF SENDERS....LITERALLY SIX INCHES FROM WHERE MY THREE YEAR OLD SITS IN THE CAR. FUEL IS POOLING ON TOP OF SENDER UNITS AND THEN DRAINING DOWN GAS TANK AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE CABIN OF VEHICLE INSIDE AND OUT SMELLS OF FUEL. *TR
Fuel system 84,000 mi 7.8 yr in service
FUEL TANK LEAK. GARAGE IS FILLED WITH GAS SMELL. AFTER READING ON LINE, IT SEEMS THAT THOUSANDS OF OTHER MB E-CLASS (MODEL YEAR 03 - 06) ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD AND IN THE HOT AND HUMID VIRGINIA WEATHER, THE CAR IS A MOBILE BOMB WAITING TO GO OFF. PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO THE ENGINEER THAT IS WORKING/LOOKING AT THE EXISTING COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Fuel / propulsion 96,000 mi 8.8 yr in service
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001 BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED 05/2012 WITH 95,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM REAR SEAT AREA, STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ALSO IF LEFT OVERNIGHT IN CLOSED GARAGE (WITH FUEL TANK FULL), GARAGE SMELLS OF GAS. I HAVE REMOVED THE METAL FUEL SENDER ACCESS COVER UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND FOUND A POOL OF GAS, APPROX 20Z AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (HAVE PHOTOS OF THIS). *TR