Mercedes Benz 211 2004
Model 211 made in 2004 by Mercedes Benz got 24 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2004
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-91-60-193 | 06/11/2010 | 10034306 | 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 | 11/01/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 5465130 | 12/30/2004 | 10011693 | Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230. *tc | 01/28/2005 | |
| 5421113 | 09/17/2004 | 10010128 | Vehicle can no longer be started / battery discharged. *tt | 11/04/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 21125 | 12/30/2004 | 10011598 | Message/instument cluster battery/alernator stop vehicle and/or brake defective stop vehicle in the mercedes-benz model 211 in all years. *tc | 01/27/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 21125 | 12/30/2004 | 10011598 | Message/instument cluster battery/alernator stop vehicle and/or brake defective stop vehicle in the mercedes-benz model 211 in all years. *tc | 01/27/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 484656 | 01/03/2005 | 10012246 | Sensotronic brake control (sbc) noise diagnostic flow charts. mercedes-benz models 211, 230 model years 2003-2005. *tt | 02/23/2005 | |
| 4653 | 12/16/2004 | 10011705 | Brake malfunction sbs visit workshop. displayed within the insturment cluster's multifunction display. (mercedes benz, model 211 and 230 year 2005). *jb | 01/31/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 424655 | 01/03/2005 | 10012245 | Abs or esp event code(s) stored in esp (electronic stability program) or sbc (sensotronic brake control) system. mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 model year 2004-2006. *tt | 02/23/2005 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 461018A | 02/22/2008 | PB 4610/18B | 10010912 | 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 | 12/15/2004 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 2006030002 | 03/01/2006 | 10019892 | Inspect routing of power steering high pressure hose; correct routing and replace coolant line if necessary.*ak | 05/09/2006 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 463040 | 04/26/2006 | 10019990 | Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt | 05/19/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 77000 | 1 | |
| Very strong smell of fuel, exterior rear left side. found fuel leak, left rear of vehicle, dripping heavy underneath. took vehicle to a european car shop, mechanic replaced fuel seal of fuel pump under rear seat. mechanic removed large amount of fuel from the affected area (leak under rear seat). *tr | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Very strong smell of fuel, exterior rear left side. found fuel leak, left rear of vehicle, dripping heavy underneath. took vehicle to a european car shop, mechanic replaced fuel seal of fuel pump under rear seat. mechanic removed large amount of fuel from the affected area (leak under rear seat). | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Upon filling up the car emits a strong gas smell. the gas smell continues to be present all the time even when the car is parked and not turned on. | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 46256 | ||
| Today i start the car and the check engine appears. i wwnt to the dealer and scan the car. the code was p0456 and we notice a hard smell of fuel. then i entered the code in google and began to search about this problem and saw that a few members have the same problem and they put a complain on it. so im filling the same complaint that they do. | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 117543 | ||
| There is a strong fuel smell in the vehicle after filling up gas tank. mercedes benz dealer found the issue associated to left side fuel sending unit, which seem to be a recurrent issue with this model in mercedes. dealer requires $875.34 to fix the issue. i have contacted mbusa to see if they can help with this repair. in 2008 there was a voluntary recall #2008-020001,on some e and cls class for 03-06 vehicles, however i was told my car vin is not part of this recall. web forums of mercedes benz owners are filled with same complaint for all e class models with chassis w211. please investigate this issue. i understand there is an open nhtsa case pe12-001 that may be related to my complaint. thank you for your prompt attention. this is my second mercedes w211 model vehicle with the same issue. | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Leak from the fuel sending unit. this is a very common issue with this car with many complaints to the nhtsa. mercedes wants close to $2000 for repair this is a factory defect including fuel tank and sending units. as my children's car seat is above this gas leak, this poses a very dangerous situation. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 85165 | ||
| Strong gas odor from left rear wheel area after filling tank fully. stops leaking fuel when tank reaches about 3/4 full. | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 96960 | ||
| My 2004 e55 amg was parked in the garage after driving home from work. when returning to the garage about 45 minutes later i immediately noticed the garage was consumed with gas fumes. i backed the car out of the garage only to find that a 1/4 tank or so of gas had spilled on the floor. hesitant to leave the car in the garage overnight, i drove the car 10 minutes down the road to my local mercedes-benz dealer for inspection. (i thought it best not to wait until morning, as hot exhaust pipe and gas spill was not something i am comfortable with.) i found that many vehicles have experienced this issue and this is not uncommon of my make and model vehicle. after reading many safety concerns and even having my own concerns now of driving the car, i decided to write this formal complaint. even after the repair, the car smells of gasoline inside and outside. still hesitant to park in the garage, i am keeping the car outside until it has been determined safe. | |||