Mercedes-Benz / AMG E55 / 2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 48.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 40.3%.
Complaints129
Crashes2
Fires0
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 48.1% · 62
Fuel system, gasoline 40.3% · 52
Suspension 2.3% · 3
Service brakes 1.6% · 2
Power train 1.6% · 2
Engine and engine cooling 1.6% · 2
Seats 0.8% · 1
Wheels 0.8% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash.
Reading the numbers
Filings are rising — 8 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 93,261 miles.
In owners' own words
Very strong fuel odor coming into the cabin of the car and making the passengers dizzy. The fuel pump appears to be defective and leaking gas into the car. Potential fire hazard and health hazard when inhaled. Taken to the nearest dealership and was told this was a normal occurrence with these cars. It seems to me like this is a major liability that should be looked at as a case for a potential recall. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 110,000 miles
There is a strong fuel odor inside and outside the car after fueling. The odor will last until the fuel gauge gets below the full level. The dealer said it was a known issue but no recall has been ordered yet. They told me it would be a $2000 repair to replace the fuel tank and both fuel senders. I have no choice but to wait for a recall to fix this issue caused by a violation of safety and epa laws. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 75,000 miles
Fuel tank/sending units are leaking badly on top of tank and seeping raw fuel and heavy fumes into passenger compartment. This is a horrible safety risk and I am aware that this is becoming a very common issue with this model. I am afraid to drive my vehicle with such a large amount of fuel soaking into the passenger compartment. I also have photos of the affected area if useful. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 75,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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