2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 fuel system, gasoline problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55. The contact stated that upon placing fuel into the gas tank, a strong gasoline odor began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact removed the rear seat and saw that fuel had leaked from the fuel pumps. The contact reached out to the…”
filed Sep 20, 2021
“My fuel tank has developed a leak where I can smell fuel both outside and inside the vehicle after filling the tank all the way. The odor is very pronounced and I am concerned about the safety of the vehicle if this much fuel is leaking from the tank. An independent repair shop confirmed a leak…”
filed Feb 18, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other AMG E55 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 AMG E55 | 19 | 56% |
| 2005 AMG E55 | 62 | 47% |
| 2003 AMG E55 | 27 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.