164 problems have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other with 73 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (27 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Suspension | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Equipment | |
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Air Bag | |
| Steering | |
| Wheel |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500 in 2004.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2026 | |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz E500, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500 with the Mercedes Benz E500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 E500 is 164 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Mercedes Benz E500 is 76.