repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 111 owner complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 has problems
111 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
62Fuel/propulsion system
51Fuel system, gasoline
3Suspension
2Service brakes
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
1Wheels
1Fuel system, other
1Seat belts
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 62 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 51 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
97kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 58 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles35under 100k miles23100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other AMG E55 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG E55 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel TankNo recall
- Fuel System (Tank/Sender) LeakageNo recall
In owners' words
What AMG E55 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When the vehicle is has a full tank of gas, there are heavy fumes of gasoline in the interior of the car. It appears to be the fuel pumps that are underneath the rear seats, leaking fuel on top, next to the the wiring. It is a hazard for fumes and possibly a fire
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE WAS COVERED AT SOME POINT BUT WAS NEVER DONE TO THIS SPECIFIC CAR VRTC-DCD-3206. I PURCHASED THE CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD BY MB THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER…
SMELL OF STRONG GAS ODOR. RECALL EXPIRED LESS THEN ONE YEAR AGO SO MERCEDES WONT FIX IT. WHY IS THERE A CUT OFF DATE TO A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION? *TR
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