163 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 72 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 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Equipment | |
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Steering | |
| Wheel | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Electronic Stability Control |
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 163 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Mercedes Benz E500 is 75.