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Mercedes-benz AMG E55 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Mercedes-benz AMG E55: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System115 complaints

115 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V918000Reported December 20, 2019 - 747,928 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 747,928 vehicles across all affected models.

22V954000Reported December 23, 2022 - 131,653 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 131,653 vehicles across all affected models.

24V874000Reported November 19, 2024 - 33,456 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 33,456 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA13003Opened March 15, 2013 - Closed December 19, 2014

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA13003Opened March 15, 2013 - Closed December 19, 2014

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA13003Opened March 15, 2013 - Closed December 19, 2014

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA13003Opened March 15, 2013 - Closed December 19, 2014

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA13003Opened March 15, 2013 - Closed December 19, 2014

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA13003Opened March 15, 2013 - Closed December 19, 2014

Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12001Opened January 23, 2012 - Closed March 18, 2013

Fuel System (Tank/Sender) Leakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12001Opened January 23, 2012 - Closed March 18, 2013

Fuel System (Tank/Sender) Leakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20103
20117
201237
201321
201421
20157
20164
20171
20181
20192
20204
20212
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.