Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. After refueling the vehicle, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
2007 Mercedes Benz C230 fuel system complaints
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When vehicle is refueled, strong odor of gasoline emits from rear passenger seat and rear exterior of vehicle. Odor lingers until tank is down to about 1/2 full.
Strong gasoline vapors inside passenger compartment of car after filling up with fuel. Strongest in region of rear seat.
I own a 2007 mercedes benz c230 and have a fuel smell that is overpowering especially after fueling up. Has a recall been issued for this ongoing problem with many owners? Can this catch on fire????
My 2007 c230 mercedes benz have a strong fuel odor after came from the rear seat after each filled up. But no fuel leak on the ground. This is similar problem among e class model. Are there any recall on this issue.
I own a 2007 c230 which is garaged every winter. I filled the gas tank before putting the car away for the season. When I returned two week later I noticed a very strong smell of gasoline had filled the garage. After driving the car for a day and lowering the level of fuel in the tank the smell had gone. After some research I am finding this is a common problem with mercedes cars. I would not expect this to happen on a vehicle with less than 50 k on it. I also own a 07'' c280 which has the same problem, intense smell of gas after filling the tank. I feel that this strong smell of gasoline fumes provides a dangerous condition and is unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
Fuel smell in passenger compartment, most noticeable at drivers position, can also smell at left side engine area.
After filling up gas tank, a gas odor appear in the car cabin. After searching on google, I found out that this is a known problem with lots of mercedes cars/models and it should be a recall!
Every time I filled up the gas tank I would smell gas in the cabin and outside of the vehicle. It has been like this for two years. My car has very low mileage and it drives fine. I keep forgetting to tell the dealership the issues when I bring it in for maintenance. There is definitely an issues with the gas tank. It is getting worst as time goes by.
Every time I filled up on gas I would smell gas inside the cabin. I then proceeded to investigate into why I was smelling gas. I looked between the tire and the fender on the car on the driver side and noticed that there was a wet spot on top of the plastic under cover guard. At that point I took out the back seat and opened the access panel on the driver side and it was at that point I noticed fuel leaking. I then opened the passenger side and noticed the same thing, fuel leaking. Now that I know why I was smelling fuel I replaced the seals on both sides hoping that was going to fix the problem. I then went to the gas station filled up again to see if replacing the gaskets did the job. When I got home I opened both panels and noticed that I was still leaking fuel. As I looked hard at the pumps, sensor and leveler I noticed that the plastic electrical connecters that were molded to the top of the lids was no good and seeping out fuel. At that point I replaced both sides. I spent roughly around $550.00. I know it I had the dealer do it, it would have been double that. For a vehicle only being 5 years old it should not have these kind of problem with it. I am glad that I have mechanic skills to do things like this.
I filled up my gas tank and immediately could smell a strong gas odor on the drivers side rear area inside the cabin(the gas filler nozzle is located on the passenger side). I had to take it to the dealer on 2 occasions until it was repaired, my fear is this will be recurring.
Car will not go over 20 miles after stopping. I have to pull over put the car in park and restart. The car will run fine for awhile and a day or so later, the problem returns. This is extremely unsafe when your in traffic. I'm so afraid I'm going to get hit from behind trying to get off the road. I have been to 3 mechanics and told they cannot fix the problem due the theft deterrent on the car. I have an appointment at mercedes on friday and have been told it will be approx. $2000.00 to replace the plate in the transmission. Something needs to be done.
I was driving the car on 01-04-2013 in traffic the car stalled almost causing an acident. And on 01-06-2013 the car stalled again on a busy street near my house again almost causing an acident.I purchased the car from penske mercedes benz of west covina on 08-03-2012.I was told that the car was in perfect condition.and that it had been serviced.now I'm afraid to drive the because of having an acident.and also they did not tell me that the car had been on recall for this problem. And now they don't want too fix the car. Can you please get this problem resolved.thank you and have-a-great day.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle had a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sending unit was cracked and as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover ten percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.
Strong smell of gas from left rear side of vehicle indicates fuel sending unit is leaking.
Strong smell of gas on left side due to fuel sending unit/cracked housing.
All 4 cam shaft sensors failed at the same time.
After filling the fuel tank, a very strong odor of raw gasoline coming from rear of car. The strongest smell coming from drivers side rear wheel well, no visible leaks detected. The smell is getting worse after each fill-up. Replaced the gas cap, no change in condition. Contacted the dealer from where car was purchased and inquired about similar complaints and fixes because another of my family has the same model with similar miles and has the very same problem, the dealer was unaware of any issues with this model. Because the car is out of warranty, will need to find a repair facility to solve and correct this issue before something catastrophic happens. Also found in research that this same issue has been found in other mercedes models of the same model year.
Leaking fuel pump seals (located over the drivers side rear wheel). Caused extreme fuel odor and danger of fire in closed garage. M/b would not warranty/$1,000+ repair costs.
I bought the car june 2011 and since then, I have periodically had this problem. From a stop, the car will not accelerate. It feels like it is stuck in a higher gear. Or, the opposite happens. I will accelerate, and the car will not change from second to third gear. I have to pull over and restart the engine, and then it works. I have seen numerous complaints online from other owners that they have the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle and the residential garage after refueling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the left fuel sending unit and two seals needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 7,719 and the current mileage was 18,624. Updated 08/28/12
Strong raw fuel odor was noticed after fill up on multiple occasions. Investigation found that both the fuel pump housing and the fuel sender housings were cracked allowing raw fuel to leak out. This is exactly the same as the e class recall. This recall needs to be extended to include the c class as well as this car has an identical failure mode. I found this issue was previously reported, and would like to second this noted issue. For many months have noticed strong fuel smell from left rear wheel well whenever tank is over 3/4 full. Mb dealer confirms above similar diagnosis and approximately 1k repair cost, gas is leaking out and pooling on top of sender unit.
The left side fuel sending unit is leaking gas.
Strong raw fuel odor was noticed after fill up on multiple occasions. Investigation found that both the fuel pump housing and the fuel sender housings were cracked allowing raw fuel to leak out. This is exactly the same as the e class recall. This recall needs to be extended to include the c class as well as this car has an identical failure mode.
Engine failed to start; would crank, but would not start. Key had to be returned to off position to stop cranking action. Maintenance supervisor claims teh fuel pump was at fault.
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