Smell of gas after I fill up at the pump.
2003 Mercedes Benz E320 fuel system complaints
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I have a 2003 e320 sedan, I can smell very strong gas fumes all in the car cabin every time I fill up with gas - not topping off, and no fuel leaking. This is so prevalent I have to leave my car parked outside instead of in my garage. This can last for around three days. I have investigated possible causes and none seem to actually correct the issue. This can be quite costly. I also have noticed many many other complaints filed for the same reason. Please help.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle a fuel odor was present in the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,638.
The interior cabin of my 2003 mercedes benz e320 has a strong odor of gasoline. Especially after refueling...gasoline is pooling under the drivers side rear passenger seat... I have to roll down the windows to get the gasoline smell out of the cabin. I have taken this problem to my mercedes benz dealer and they said the fuel tank was leaking and sending unit was faulty ...I was quoted a price of $3000.00 to get unit replaced.
Each time after a refuel I get a fuel smell in the cabin, and when parked in my garage I see the gas leaking undercarriage of the vehicle.I am forced to let the garage doors opened for a while to evacuate the gas fumes.
I started noticing that every time I fill my gas tank, there is an extremely strong smell of gas. I purchased a new gas cover but didn't help. Since a year ago it has gotten worst every time. The guy at mercedes said its not important but they would charge ,e 165 dollars to take a look. I didn't pay but I am worried it might create a fire and with 3 small children and carpooling to school its a big headache. Please advise if this is something you are aware about or can help me with. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated after the vehicle was parked, he began to smell gasoline fumes from outside of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit an overpowering gasoline odor inside the vehicle whenever the fuel tank was refueled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was smelled within the cabin. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was unavailable.
REFERENCE the federal safety agency ACTION NUMBER: PE12001. FUEL SMELL INSIDE CAR.
My wife was driving home from work when she smelled a noxious gasoline odor. Took car for repairs on aug 23, 2013. Had to replace the auxiliary (sending) pump and the cable harness attached to the fuel tank. Mercedes has had numerous issues with the fuel tank and pump but they refuse to do a recall and fix the problem. This repair cost $664.18 to fix items that are inherently defective in the mercedes vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while parked, a strong gasoline odor was emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,700. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that a fuel odor was emitted from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,800.
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
Strong gasoline smell after filling. The smell lasts at least 2-3 days before dissipating and happens every time we fill it. Problem was reported to the dealer multiple times.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the there was a strong gasoline fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would frequently hesitate to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact was advised that the fuel pump neck and the fuel pump sending unit failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that after filling the fuel tank, he would smelled fuel outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.
After filling fuel tank and parking car in garage, I noticed a strong fuel odor.
Vehicle was bought on 3/19/13 from a used car dealer. On 3/22/13 tank was filled and strong gas smell was noticed when parked in garage. Had mechanic replace both sending units on top of tank on 4/5/13. The problem with smell still exists everytime tank is filled, and seems to be concentrated by the left rear wheel well. We are very concerned, and are convinced that there is a defect with the fuel tank, which is most definitely a safety issue.
Recently, my 2003 e320 mercedes benz continue to produce a very strong odor of gasoline immediately after fill up. I checked the car surrounding for any available leak but I could not find any. I had the car for more than seven (7) years with the smell could someone explain why? All indicators on the panel says normal please help!!! Before the explosion!!!!!!!!!!!
When the gas tank is filled full of fuel a strong odor of fuel is present inside of the car. I have looked under the back seat and seen a small amount of fuel escapes from the fuel system. Since I noticed this I have not filled my car up all the way as long as I don't fill it more than three quarters full the problem does not occur.
Car is used only for work and mostly highway driving for appointments. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out on the e320. An investigation reveled that a valve had failed in the radiator causing coolant from the engine to mix in with the transmission fluid which in turn burnt out parts in the transmission. Also there is hesitation when stepping on the gas pedal the car sometimes sputters to shut off when stopping.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that when refueling, there was strong smell of gasoline inside and outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
The car develops a very strong smell of gasoline after filling the gas tank. Other owners of mercedes e class vehicles have investigated where the smell is coming from and found that gasoline is pooling up under the rear seat on the fuel sender unit. When I went to my dealer, they told me that it in fact was the fuel sender unit that was causing the strong smell of gas inside my garage, and sometimes car. The fact that there are live wires near the pooling gas and the fact that the smell of gasoline is so strong leads me to believe that this is a safety issue that mercedes needs to address right away. I have kids that are in the car 3 times a day and I do not feel comfortable with them in the car.
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.
Fuel leak strong gasoline smell after refueling the vehicle.
There is a strong distinct gasoline odor in the cabin of the car. This is most noticeable and strongest after refueling.
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