2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 96%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 96% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have gas fumes inside the car. I check the pump sender , and I found electrical problem in the connector for the pumps. See picture. This issue could create electrical spark and your car could be on fire! Big issue check your vehicle. The design of the connector are under heat capacity. And that the root cause of leak of full.”
NHTSA complaint #10910680, filed 2016-09, 35,000 miles“Gas smell in car so went to shop for inspection. Found gas tank would not hold vacuum and that it was leaking with gas pooling around tank below rear seat. I understand there may be a class action suit regarding this issue and would like to find out how to recover the over $4000 in expenses to repair my gas tank. A gas tank should not leak and need replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #10678258, filed 2015-01, 36,323 miles“I own a 2004 mercedes benz e55. I am reporting a very strong gas odor in the cabin, as well as the exterior of the vehicle especially after fueling the vehicle. The appropriate recall was done on my car in 2008 and the same parts are failing. The smell of gas in the cabin is overwhelming!!! Something needs to be done about this ongoing issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10652925, filed 2014-11, 126,000 miles“I have a 2004 mercedes benz e55 and after filling the car with fuel there is a strong smell of gasoline. The tank is located in the back seat and after opening the inspection covers I can see and smell gasoline that has leaked from the fuel sender unit. This looks to be a very dangerous issue and I know that I am not the only one this is happening too. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10577424, filed 2014-04, 68,200 miles“After filling the gas tack - I started smelling fuel in the garage. I didn't see a gas leak on the floor but the smell of fuel was very strong. This happened multiple times over the course of the next month. It would go away after 2-3 gallons of fuel were burnt off. I believe there is a defect in the gas tank assembly as I found many other e55 owners with similar issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10651735, filed 2014-10, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031732Jan 9, 2015In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in…
- 10016670May 1, 2009Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain…
- 10025554Mar 1, 2008Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. Models 211 and 219 amg. Model…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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