My right rear tire wares from the inside to the middle only the rest of the tire is good. I’ve had two blowouts because I can’t see that part of my tire without getting down on the ground to look at it. The part I see looks good. My tire seems to be kicked out a bit at the bottom. This is the only tire I have problems with.
The worst 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system5
- Airbags2
- Engine2
- Visibility2
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system5
- Airbags2
- Engine2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of previous the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Recall number 24V874000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall expands the federal safety agency recall number 19V‑918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Recall number 22V954000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit:
- Risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Recall number 19V918000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 50
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
2004 Mercedes Benz C320 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 |
What 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Strong gas smell
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz c320. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed independently as the contact struck a pothole in the road. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the impact activated the air bag deployment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I smelt fuel inside my car whenever my car would be filled to a full tank of gas and for a period of time until the fuel level dropped. My car started to drive funny and not accelerate normally then stopped all together. Mercedes diagnosed it as a fuel system issue. I bought the parts at mercedes and had it repaired and then then received a week later a recall for the fuel system as a safety issue. . The dealer did not fix my car and has avoided the assistance to resolve the issue and I can not reach anyone at mercedes corporate that can help.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 mercedes benz c320. While stopped, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained knee, back, head, and shoulder injuries. While waiting on police and medical service to arrive, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and the air bags still failed to deploy. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. ..updated 08/26/15 *bf ma 10/22/2015
My vehicle has the same problem as many other mercedes benz owners the fuel smell inside the cabin because a failure in the fuel sending units.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes e320. The contact stated fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Updated 8/27/14*cn updated 09/5/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact smelled a strong gasoline odor coming from vehicle. The contact removed the rear seat and discovered that the driver's side rear wheel was filled with gasoline. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pressure valves needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred after the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the brakes failed to respond. The contact merged to the shoulder and powered off the vehicle, but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,580 and the current mileage was 89,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c320. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 109,000.
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Questions about the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320
Is the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320, close to a typical C320 model year.
What is the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 year score?
The 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz C320: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 5 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 have?
3 recalls, covering visibility.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Mercedes Benz C320 range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.
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