2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,522miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,522 miles.
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.
“Started smelling fuel had 1/2 tank and thought something was wrong so I stopped to fill tank. Smell was so strong after tank was full I couldn't breathe and didn't leave station for over an hour. I thought car might explode. I finally found issue cause on a forum bad fuel senders. I cant believe mercedes told me its not covered under emission warranty. Im thinking of suing them because I know that the emissions warranty is not expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10587171, filed 2014-05, 94,522 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the suspension of the vehicle lowered intermittently. A message advising to stop the vehicle due to low air ride suspension was displayed. The contact stated that the air ride suspension would no longer rise upon starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt was loosened. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle for State Inspection, she was informed that the air ride suspension system had failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11503669, filed 2023-01, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e55 amg. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the air strut suddenly exploded, causing the vehicle to drop to the fender wall. There was no prior warning before the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365023, filed 2010-11, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
106 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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