MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes-Benz E350

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:20.546Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz E350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 183 complaints 2011: 222 complaints 2011 2012: 215 complaints 2013: 161 complaints 2013 2014: 274 complaints 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 50 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2004: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
20037
200410
200515
2006398
2007349
2008173
200964
2010183
2011222
2012215
2013161
2014274
201531
201650
20177

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, 20200330

SMELL STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING GAS TANK OVER PAST SEVERAL MONTHS

NHTSA ODI report, 20200224

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20140506

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, 20130724

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, 20200331

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20140506

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.