Received the car from my dad as a gift stong smell of gas coming from inside only reliable transportation for our newborn baby now dont know what to do... Looked all over the internet and for recalls and seen a few.. But then I see alot of people saying nothing happens... Just saying with something that had a previous recall on and if something would to go wrong with anyone's family that is a hell of a lawsuit....
The worst 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system9
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 76
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
- 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
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
What 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I inherited this vehicle from my father and when I fuel up the smell of gas is overpowering. I changed hoses and gaskets in 2018 and was ok until 3 months ago. Now it always smells like gas to the point of light-headed and vomiting. Called mercedes there was an active recall that expired in 2019 but I had never received notices and spoke to my mother that also never received. Mercedes admitted they had incorrect address so they were sending to a deceased person to wrong address. But since it is expired, there is nothing I can do for a faulty fuel tank that is extremely dangerous
Baffle inside fuel tank broke after normal use, creating rattling noise, cannot be repaired and replacement of tank requires lengthy vehicle disassembly.
Fuel smell after filling with gas.
Tl* the contact owns 2004 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started pulling to the left. The contact stated that the failure occurred during dry or inclement weather. The contact was concerned for her safety. The contact stated that the warranty on the cbc electronic brake was extended however, the vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of walnut creek located at (1301 parkside dr, walnut creek, ca 94596), however, the dealer declined to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
2004 mercedes e320 has a strong gas smell. Took vehicle to dealer and found out that "1/3 the fuel tank has a cover on top of it-sandwiched between the top of the tank and the floor of the vehicle the tank is leaking where the cover meets the 2/3 tank when you pull the back seat out you can see the tank top-fuel is seeping out staining the side of the tank" I was told there was a 15 year extended warranty due to this issue and I was advised it expired. I was never notified of the extended warranty and I have owned the car for 12 years. I reached out the mercedes headquarters and they advise its nothing they could do. This is a big safety issue because the car can catch on fire. Shouldn't this have been a recall? Does someone have to die before it is. Mercedes still stated nothing they could do. The tank will cost $2300 and they advise no aftermarket available. This is unfair to the consumer by all means. Mercedes knowing knew there was a issue and no recall has been done
Smell strong odor of gasoline after filling gas tank over past several months
When the gas tank was refueled, a strong gas smell (odor) inside the car while driving appeared, causing the driver (my daughter) to open the windows because the smell was so strong. Afraid to drive vehicle .whats this about?
2004 mercedes benz e 350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs. *smd both fuel sending units were leaking oil, the rear seat cushion and insulation were soaked in fuel, and the spark plugs needed to be replaced.
Vehicle exhibited strong odor of gas within passenger compartment. Left gas tank port and fuel sender unit found to be leaky through cracks in plastic. Leak stopped via repair. Vehicle still exhibits strong odor of gas outside car especially after a fillup (without "topping off"). Odor has not been investigated or fixed.
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Questions about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350
Is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350, fewer than a typical E350 model year.
What is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 year score?
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E350: 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 E350?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 9 complaints, typically around 140,000 miles. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Mercedes-Benz E350 have the most fuel system problems?
The Mercedes-Benz E350 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (254 complaints), 2006 (219 complaints) and 2008 (87 complaints).
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