2004 Mercedes-Benz E Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I currently drive a 2004 mercedes e500 4matic with 78,000 miles currently on it. Recently, after refueling the car I have noticed a very strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of the car. After having the same issue after filling my tank about 3 times I decided to do some research on the…”
“After fueling up completely, there was a strong raw gasoline smell in my garage. It was coming from the rear driver's side wheel well. This is the opposite side of where the fuel fill cap is! There were no visible puddles on my floor, but it smelled as if there should be. The problem went away for…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.