After filling my gas tank, there's a very strong raw gas odor inside the car while driving, and when parked. Seems stronger in the backseat. I see there's a extended warranty for this issue from mercedes benz on the e class for my year (2003). That warranty extension should have covered all classes with similar design or the same problem. The fumes are so strong I am afraid any spark could ignite the vapors. I really need your help! If mercedes benz acknowledged problems with my year (2003), it should include my c class unless they can establish the issues are totally unrelated in nature. Thank you for your assistance.
2003 Mercedes Benz C240: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 20 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C240 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20052
- 20041
- 20035
What owners say
I own a a 2003 mercedes benz c240. The following day after the vehicle was refueled, there was a strong fuel odor. It has happen suddenly out of nowhere after my other electrical failures of showing up in my malfunction panel, in which I have a complaint. The SRS then the esp now. Then the fuel smell. I seem to notice it more when I would idle heating up the car in the winter, then when I just turn it on and drive. I notice it at stop lights as well. If there is any recall on any mercedes that has something to do with this or any issue, it should fall across the line of other years and models as well. Safety is the issue and quality is why we choose a certain make.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. When the vehicle was refueled, a strong fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. The following day after the vehicle was refueled, there was a strong fuel odor and there was a large puddle of fuel under the rear center of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C240 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2003 Mercedes Benz C240?
5 of 20 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C240 (25%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Mercedes Benz C240?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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