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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
120miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120 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.

“When backing out, one of the features of the vehicle is for the rear view mirrors tilt down. The mirrors don't tilt back up until the vehicle reaches 8 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #10087353, filed 2004-08, 120 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200417%
200324%
2002225%
2001213%
200026%
199918%
199814%
199738%

Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class

Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology