2004 Mercedes-Benz E350
Only 10 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 350 |
| 2008 | 173 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2011 | 223 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 164 |
| 2014 | 277 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
7 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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2004 mercedes E320 has a strong gas smell.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-30
Smell strong odor of gasoline after filling gas tank over past several months
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-24
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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2004 mercedes benz e 350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs. *smd both fuel sending units were leaking oil, the rear seat cushion and insulation were soaked in fuel, and the spark plugs needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-06
Also filed under Electrical system
Vehicle exhibited strong odor of gas within passenger compartment. Left gas tank port and fuel sender unit found to be leaky through cracks in plastic. Leak stopped via repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-24
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Tl* the contact owns 2004 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started pulling to the left.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-31
Electrical system
1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 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 E350?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.