Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz E500


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 60 mph, the vehicle stalled but continued to roll without stopping, the brake pedal failed, and the gear shifter failed to come out of park.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Engine check light illuminated. Driver put vehicle into driver and it would only go backwards. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined the need for a new transmission.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The problem with my vehicle is that with its current tcm( transmission control module) in a 722. 9 transmission, the conductor plate that holds the sensors in place become defective and creates a problem in which the transmission gets stuck in 2nd gear.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz E500 model year vehicles:



E500 Service Bulletins
E500 Defect Investigations