MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55

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2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:37.380Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
111
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

56% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 70 complaints 2003 2004: 111 complaints 2004 111 2005: 132 complaints 2005 2006: 34 complaints 2006
2003: 70 complaints 2003 2004: 111 complaints 2004 111 2005: 132 complaints 2005 2006: 34 complaints 2006
2003: 70 complaints 2003 2004: 111 complaints 2004 111 2005: 132 complaints 2005 2006: 34 complaints 2006

2004: 111 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200370
2004111
2005132
200634

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

56% · 62 reports
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Takata recall ok I bought my wife the 04 E55 amg mercedes about 3 years ago shortly after buying the car we started to notice a faint fuel smell occasionally, so within the past the three years the fuel smell has gotten significantly worse and...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-06

2004 E55, I am smelling a large odor of fuel in the cabin and outside of car. Gas consumption has dropped significantly and feel of car ha dropped. Do not feel safe driving car with family. I smell the fumes in the motion and not in motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-16

Fuel system, gasoline

47% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

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While checking the rear brakes we smelled gas at the right rear corner of car. Investigated and found stains on the underbody in the gas tank area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-22

I had a mercedes benz e-class recall to replace the fuel sending unit done in 2008 and a year and a half later I started smelling gas inside my car each time I filled up the tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-27

Suspension

3% · 3 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz E55 amg. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the air strut suddenly exploded, causing the vehicle to drop to the fender wall. There was no prior warning before the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-08

Service brakes

2% · 2 reports
CRASH
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When I was parking my car I lost full control of my front brakes and hit my front bumper to the pole to avoid a near miss with a pedestrian.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-13

Also filed under Wheels

Engine and engine cooling

2% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2012-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-03-18 Fuel System (Tank/Sender) Leakage
  2. I
    2013-03-15Engineering analysisClosed 2014-12-19 Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank
  3. R
    2020-07-10Visibility19V918000 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.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  4. R
    2023-02-03Visibility22V954000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918.

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  5. R
    2025-01-10Visibility24V874000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 62 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V918000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V954000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V874000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.