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 a little bit, however, it does this now every time I fill up the car and it is hot outside.
The worst 2004 Mercedes Benz E problems
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- Fuel system2
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- Fuel system2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was...
- Mercedes-benz: model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (e-class). VIN A564853 and...
- Mercedes benz: model 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282,...
What 2004 Mercedes Benz E owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 issue. With not much searching I found a flood of complaints from mercedes owners claiming the exact same issues. From what I have gathered it sounds like its a safety concern and is a design flaw.
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Questions about the 2004 Mercedes Benz E
Is the 2004 Mercedes Benz E reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes Benz E, close to a typical E model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mercedes Benz E?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz E have?
No recalls on record.
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