2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 142 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 overview page.
What owners report
“I STARTING SMELLING A GASSY SMELL SEEPING INTO MY HOUSE AT NIGHT AND AFTER A FEW DAYS CONCLUDED IN HAD TO BE COMING FROM THE…”NHTSA complaint 10667881 — filed 12/23/2014
“THE INTERIOR AND TRUNK OF MY 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 CONTINUE TO FILL WITH GASOLINE VAPORS.”NHTSA complaint 10667362 — filed 12/19/2014
“THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FOLLOWING A TANK FILL THAT FILLS THE GARAGE WITH GASOLINE FUMES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR AT…”NHTSA complaint 10609171 — filed 07/09/2014
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500: 26 of 142 complaints on file (18.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 have in total?
142 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
