I have a strong fuel smell after filling the car. The vehicle was taken in for service and the technician commented on fuel leak marks around the tank.
The worst 2004 Mercedes Benz 211 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mercedes Benz 211 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel Odor In the Area of the Fuel Tank
- Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability
- Steering wheel heater not operating correctly or inoperative at cold temperatures
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir
- Inspect routing of power steering high pressure hose; correct routing and replace coolant line if...
- ABS or esp event code(s) stored in esp (electronic stability program) or sbc (sensotronic brake control)...
- Sensotronic brake control (SBC) noise diagnostic flow charts
- Message/instument cluster battery/alernator stop vehicle and/or "brake defective stop vehicle" in the...
- Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230
- Brake malfunction sbs visit workshop
What 2004 Mercedes Benz 211 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car smell gas strongly when I put full tank of gas. This is too difficult for me n family. I need recall for mercedes dealer. I read too many complaints about e series in the web. Thanks....
Very strong smell of gas from rear right passenger side of car. Fuel leak found under vehicle. Took car to auto shop; mechanic found a defective fuel sender/pump. Replaced sender/pump. Right now there is no strong fuel smell and no visible fuel leak after the repair. This is the second time I took this car to a shop for fuel leak issue and this is also my second filing a complaint via this agency. I think 211s have defective fuel system. I don't see recall on this specific model...this a safety and health issue to the owner and public, and environment.
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Questions about the 2004 Mercedes Benz 211
Is the 2004 Mercedes Benz 211 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes Benz 211, fewer than a typical 211 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mercedes Benz 211?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz 211 have?
No recalls on record.
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