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WDBUF65J14A••••••2004 Mercedes Benz E320
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
179on the model
43builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Fuel System 2Gasoline 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJan 2013
The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz e320. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, an error message displayed and informed the contact to…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2013
The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel was smelled while in the cabin. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000
Electrical SystemMay 2013
While traveling on the washington dc beltway in the fast lane, in heavy traffic, the engine completely shut down leaving us stranded in very heavy traffic. Needless to say, this was a very precarious position. Fortunately, police assistance arrived and called a towing service…
Fuel SystemFeb 2013
There's strong gasoline odor from my vehicle whenever I refuel, particular after it's garaged. The smell seems to go away once I used up 1/3 or 1/2 tank. Recently the smell seems to be stronger. I can smell it even when it's not garaged
SuspensionJul 2005
Dt: contact stated when stepping on the accelerator pedal the vehicle will not accelerate. This caused a safety concern because while merging into traffic the vehicle failed to accelerate. This only occurred when the vehicle is stopped or was close to stopping. The majority of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBUF65J14A398550 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.