2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls and problems

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2004 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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1 recall

Steering

Sep 17, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V465000 · 125,228 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class vehicles. The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler May not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.

Original NHTSA wording

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 125,228 MY 1998-2004 M-CLASS VEHICLES. THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.

Risk: The loss of power steering fluid May result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump. This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.

Original NHTSA wording

THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

An earlier recall repair performed on these vehicles May not be sufficient to prevent a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection (please see 03V121). Since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that May not have been properly repaired, all vehicles repaired prior to November 15, 2003, will be repaired again. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2003040005.customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2004 vs. other Mercedes-Benz M Class years

2000: 25 complaints2000252001: 5 complaints20012002: 5 complaints20022003: 10 complaints20032006: 14 complaints20062007: 2 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20091

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Questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class, the latest from Sep 17, 2008 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class.