2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 2% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I was parking my car I lost full control of my front brakes and hit my front bumper to the pole to avoid a near miss with a pedestrian. After the incident, I pressed on my brakes and there was not pressure, meaning I could press the brakes all the way to the floor and the car would be not stop. Anyway, towed it to mercedes dealer (fletched jones mb) and they said the sbc pump was leaking and the repair would cost $2300. I researched the web and found out that there was a recall on the sbc unit on my vehicle so I presented the recall number to the dealer (Mercedes-Benz recall no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694089, filed 2015-03, 154,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz e55. While driving approximately 40 MPH approaching a stop light, the brakes failed the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure, but the vehicle was out of the extended warranty by two years. The failure mileage was approximately 90,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10894040, filed 2016-08, 90,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11037487Sep 1, 2026Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
- 11031725Aug 17, 2018The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
- 11031585Aug 17, 2018The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year 2003-2012 Model 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 25…
- 10028644Dec 19, 2008Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
106 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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