2003 Mercedes Benz E320: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jan 2, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

After fueling up, a smell of gas occurs. Slight gas puddle forms under the car after every fuel up. Drops gas gauge down and after that no more smell of fuel but still slight puddle of gas after leaving the car parked. Noticed it about a month ago and it seems to get worse. Doesn't seem safe knowing the car is leaking fuel.

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 147,342 miles · VA

Fuel smell coming from left rear fuel sending unit leaking

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · OK

We have been experiencing fumes of gas after the gas tank is completely filled. Later the car developed rough idling. We took the car to mercedes-benz of oklahoma city where the car has always been serviced for inspection, the dealership kept the car for four days. In the mean time we received a letter from mercedes-benz of USA notifying us of extension of warranty on fuel system for up to 15 years. When we asked the dealership about it we were told they know and are following the "bulletin" issued by the company. Initially we were told there was a leak on the top of the gas tank, however the car was returned to us by replacing the fuel filter under warranty. There was no paper work so we don't know what was actually diagnosed and done. The car is still idling rough, the fuel gauge is not reading correct (though the tank is full, gauge shows 1/4th empty). We will take the car back to the mercedes dealership tomorrow. Fuel leak is a serious matter, we wish the company had taken serious steps to fix it and had informed the customers of the actual problem. Hope the federal safety agency will look into this matter.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that there was fuel fumes that emitted from the rear drivers side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel odor emitted each time the vehicle was refueled. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 111,860. Updated 9/4/14*cn the consumer stated the gas smell was so strong it made the owner dizzy at times. The fuel tank sending unit was the source of the problem. As of 7/25/2014 the vehicle was repaired by german motors in las vegas, nv. Updated 12/17/2014

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated after refueling, a strong gasoline odor was present outside the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 124,995 miles · CA

There was gasoline leaking from the top of the fuel sending unit, around the fuel sending unit, under the rear passenger seat and actual liquid fuel was going into the cabin of the vehicle. The strong and intense fumes and vapors are inside the cabin and apparent after filling the fuel tank only half to three-quarters full. Both of these pose an extreme danger of fire hazard, as well as a health risk from constantly inhaling gasoline fumes. This allowed fumes to leak into my garage and presented a huge fire risk had I not discovered the problem. A gas tank should not fail under normal wear and tear, but in october 2012 I paid over $1,600 for a new fuel tank, in april 2013 I paid over $1,200 for a new fuel pump and in august 2013 I paid over $700 for another new fuel pump. This is a recurring problem and the company does not seem interested in taking any action whatsoever. I believe this is a huge safety concern and I hope something can be done to rectify and remedy this situation. Consumers deserve better than this. Update09/17/13*lj updated 09/24/2013 *js

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor when the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · AZ

After filling the gas tank there was a strong smell of gasoline and leaking fuel near the drivers side rear tire. Upon calling a mechanic they said to look under the seat for leaking fuel. The fuel sending unit was definitively leaking.

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 91,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e 320. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the two valves and the fuel sending unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred a few months after the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The current mileage was approximately 92,000.