2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
111 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
91,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 100 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 62 of 111 complaints (55.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 65 | 58.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.4% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 62 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 7 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 62; Fuel System, Gasoline: 43; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 7; Suspension: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 33 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 32 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 33; 100,000 to 149,999: 32; 150,000 and above: 6
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (33). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2010: 3; 2011: 7; 2012: 37; 2013: 21; 2014: 21; 2015: 7; 2016: 4; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 4; 2021: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 65 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10352224 · 2010-08-27 (August 27, 2010)
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. I IGNORED IT IN THE BEGINNING BUT AFTER A WHILE I GOT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I WAS SURE IT WAS RELATED TO THE GAS SMELL SO I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY SAID THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY FOR A COST OF $1200 PLUS LABOR (UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY). I KNOW A CAR MECHANIC IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHO…
Owner-reported narrative. 38,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10384539 · 2011-02-25 (February 25, 2011)
2004 MERCEDES E55 AMG LEAKING FUEL AFTER EVERY FILL. VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP (STOPPED FILL BEFORE CLICK). REPAIRED PASSENGER SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT UNDER BACK SEAT AT MB SERVICE BUT ISSUE IS STILL OCCURRING AFTER REPAIR. DURING A 6 OR 7 MONTH PERIOD, MERCEDES HAS TRIED TO FIX ON 5 OCCASIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS. THEY REPLACED ALL KINDS OF SENSORS IN THE ENGINE DEPT AND HAD THE CAR FOR OVER A MONTH BUT THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE FUEL RELATED PARTS. THEY MISS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS. FINALLY MB D…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10384539 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10467117 · 2012-07-23 (July 23, 2012)
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001 BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED 05/2012 WITH 95,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM REAR SEAT AREA, STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ALSO IF LEFT OVERNIGHT IN CLOSED GARAGE (WITH FUEL TANK FULL), GARAGE SMELLS OF GAS. I HAVE REMOVED THE METAL FUEL SENDER ACCESS COVER UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND FOUND A POOL OF GAS, APPROX 20Z AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (HAVE PHOTOS OF THIS). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10467117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470263 · 2012-08-11 (August 11, 2012)
WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL ( 91 OCTANE GAS), THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF SAID GASOLINE. WHEN I PARK IT IN MY CLOSED GARAGE, THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT I'M AFRAID A SPARK FROM THE WATER HEATER, OR EVEN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT OPENS THE GARAGE COULD TRIGGER AN EXPLOSION. SIMPLY OPENING THE DOOR THAT LEADS FROM THE GARAGE TO THE HOUSE, FILLS MUCH OF THE IN HOUSE AREA WITH THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. DRIVING IS ALSO A CONCERN, DUE TO THE FACT THAT I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE GAS IS LEAKING FROM, (OTHER THAN SOMEWHERE ON THE GAS TANK) OR IF IT C…
Owner-reported narrative. 97,003 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424525 · 2011-09-09 (September 9, 2011)
MELT BROKEN GAS TANK, FUEL LEAK: * DRIVE SHAFT HAS SIGN OF RUBBING THE HEAT SHIELD * BURNED/MELTED RUBBER TUBE THAT COVERS THE METAL EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE (PASSENGER SIDE) * BURNED/MELTED HEAT SHIELD NEAR DRIVE SHAFT (PASSENGER SIDE) * BURNED/MELTED GAS TANK (PASSENGER SIDE) THAT HAD A HOLE AND CAUSED MASSIVE FUEL LEAK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10424525 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10452657 · 2012-03-22 (March 22, 2012)
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. YOUR WEBSITE INDICATES THAT YOU ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT AND MAY ISSUE A RECALL NOTICE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,711 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10354716 · 2010-09-09 (September 9, 2010)
THE SAFETY FAILURE IS THE MY TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS REMAINED IN DRIVE. PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR ONLY REVS THE ENGINE AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY ACCELERATION. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHETHER IT IS SAFE TO DO SO OR NOT AS I HAVE NO ABILITY TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE MY SPEED TO SAFELY PULL OVER. AFTER STOPPING, I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE BEFORE I CAN THEN GET THE CAR BACK INTO DRIVE. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY (TWI…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10495172 · 2013-01-29 (January 29, 2013)
I HAVE A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN I FILL MY GAS TANK PAST 1/2 A TANK. I ALSO NOTICE WHEN I VISIT THE GAS STATION AND ADD FUEL I WILL SOMETIMES GET A STUMBLE AND LOSS OF POWER, ALMOST LIKE THE ENGINE WANTS TO SHUT OFF. IT IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME AS I FEEL THE FUEL SMELL CAN BE DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. I ALSO THINK THAT THERE MIGHT BE A RELATED CONCERN OF ONCE IN AWHILE THE CAR WILL NOT START, LIKE IF IT IS OUT OF GAS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10495172 at NHTSA ↗