2004 Mercedes Benz 211 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz 211 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2015-06-10 · P-B-47.10-63c · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel odor in the area of the fuel tank
Air Bags 2010-06-11 · SB-91-60-193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. with modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag cont
Steering 2008-02-22 · 461018A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering wheel heater not operating correctly or inoperative at cold temperatures. mercedes benz model 211. model year unknown. *tt model 211 (e series). update 8/8/2008. *pe
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2006-04-26 · 463040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2006-03-01 · 2006030002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inspect routing of power steering high pressure hose; correct routing and replace coolant line if necessary.*ak
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2005-01-03 · 484656 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sensotronic brake control (sbc) noise diagnostic flow charts. mercedes-benz models 211, 230 model years 2003-2005. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-03-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 113,000 mi“i have a strong fuel smell after filling the car. the vehicle was taken in for service and the technician commented on fuel leak marks around the tank. *tr…”
2013-07-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline“my car smell gas strongly when i put full tank of gas. this is too difficult for me n family. i need recall for mercedes dealer. i read too many complaints about e series in the web. thanks.... *tr…”
2013-06-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 79,000 mi“very strong smell of gas from rear right passenger side of car. fuel leak found under vehicle. took car to auto shop; mechanic found a defective fuel sender/pump. replaced sender/pump. right now there is no strong fuel smell and no visible fuel leak after the repair. this is the second time i took this car to a shop for fuel leak issue and th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.