2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system problems
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 has 87 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 50% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
87
Fuel System complaints
50%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 have?
NHTSA has 87 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system — 50% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.