general problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

Six problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz E500w. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle vabrated and a strong odor of fuel was noticed. In addition, the coolant warning light kept illuminating after the coolant was refilled. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Jo.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced and the ignition key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Sg.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact had to engage the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the no breakage power and the shut down engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sbc pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,600.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off with out warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 49,000. Jft.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

I filled up my car & noticed a gas smell I was on my way to atlanta for work I had to inhale strong gas fumes for most of my travel. When I got there I took my car to a shop & they discovered my gas tank had a leak and gas was leaking near back seat they gave a me an estimate of about 2500 to fix I was told that this had been a known issue for mercedes but no recall yet which I don't understand. This is very dangerous not only the inhalation of the fumes & gas leaking in a car with electrical wiring & parts that get extremely hot. I don't understand why there hasn't been a recall to fix this since mercedes are aware that the car was manufactured properly. Why should we have to pay to repair poor manufactured products that put our lives in danger.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2012

After refueling, car had strong odor of fuel leaking. Fills garage with fumes. Worried that pilot light will ignite fumes. Also, fuel gage sticks on 1/2 tank even when tank is empty.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

Engine And Engine Cooling problems
6
Car Stall problems
2
Check Engine Light On problems
1


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