2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 service brakes problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“SBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/1/25. Vehicle towed to local dealer service facility on 2/3/25. Tow was authorized at no charge by MB Roadside Assistance at no charge plus $100.00 credit toward diagnostic. Was told by phone on…”
filed Feb 13, 2025
“October 26, 2022 my 2004 Mercedes model E320 W211 VIN # [XXX] dash pop out warning " Brake Wearing visit workshop" October 27, 2022 I had the brake pads and wear sensors both replaced and test drive verified car running normal for 30 minutes then dash pop out RED warning "Brake malfunction stop…”
filed Nov 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under…
LI42.10-P-063502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 15 | 37% |
| 2005 E320 | 43 | 19% |
| 2003 E320 | 57 | 27% |
| 2002 E320 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 E320 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 E320 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 E320 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.