When I fill the gas tank of my 2003 mbz e320 there is always a strong smell of gas. Emitting from my vehicle.
2003 Mercedes Benz E320 fuel system complaints
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Whenever I fill my gas tank, there is a strong smell of gas in the garage that persist until I've driven approx. 100 miles or more. I've since started parking outside for fear that the gas water heater for my house (which is located in the garage), may explode because the smell is so strong. I went online and noticed that there are a lot of the same complaints for the e320. Is there some kind of recall for this problem? If not, does mercedes benz have any responsibility for this repair which seems to be a plastic part on top of the fuel tank?
Tl* the contact owns 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle as well as a small amount of fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I begin to smell fumes after a fill up and replaced the filler cap. This did not solve the problem and the problem progressed. I was told by the dealership were I purchased the car that the fuel tank was leaking. The dealer wants $3,000.00 to repair something that should not be happening under normal ware.
There is a strong gasoline smell coming from the car after I filled up at the local gas station. I noticed the smell was very strong in my garage and was able to trace it to my mercedes 2003 e320. It only has 40,000 miles on the odometer and is maintained on a regular basis at my local mercedes dealer.
2003 e320 mercedes benz - fuel tank leaking - dealers wants to charge over $2,000 to repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, a strong gasoline fuel smell was emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel tank had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that fuel leaked onto the passenger side rear floorboard and the odor of gasoline fuel was prominent in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump and the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 169,500.
Sending unit leaks gasoline into the cabin of the vehicle letting in intense fuel vapors as well as actual liquid fuel into the cabin. Furthermore the faulty sending unit causes a fuel leak from the gas tank to the exterior of the vehicle leaving puddles outside of the car while parked and continuing to leak while driving. Both of these pose an extreme danger of fire hazard, as well as a health risk from constantly inhaling gasoline fumes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz 320e. The contact stated that while driving out of the parking lot fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 49,000.
Strong gas smell in garage after filling gas tank. Appeared to come from left rear side of the car. A few days later, the check engine light came on. Diagnosis by dealer is that there is a crack in the upper part of the gas tank. Gas tank and fuel assembly must be replaced. Estimate is for $3,000. Not covered by warranty and customer must pay full replacement cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. While at the dealer for unrelated repairs, the contact was made aware of a fuel leak. The technician stated that the fuel line would have to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate fialure mileage was 49,000.
I have an 03 mercedes e320 and it just started leaking under the back seat last week. I can smell the vapors once I removed the back seat I can see the puddle of gas. 88k miles. Spoke to mb there is no open recall.
Strong odor of fuel when gas tank is full...I am not topping off the tank when I refuel...dealership states I need entire gas tank replaced at a cost of 3000.00..I purchased this car used in march 2011 with approx 107,000 miles.
Sending unit leaks gasoline into the cabin of the vehicle letting in intense fuel vapors as well as actual liquid fuel into the cabin. Furthermore the faulty sending unit causes a fuel leak from the gas tank to the exterior of the vehicle leaving puddles outside of the car while parked and continuing to leak while driving. Both of these pose an extreme danger of fire hazard, as well as a health risk from constantly inhaling gasoline fumes.
My 2003 mercedes benz e320, inwhich the fuel filters are located underneath the rear seat, had a powerful gasoline order inside the vehicle. The benz repair shop stated it was a hairline fracture in the fuel filter and it was leaking gas. They replaced the filters, but I've seen them replace the same type filters in 2008 models. I think this is a defective product and a safety hazard. If me or my spouse had been a smoker, or caused a spark, we could've potentially caused a fatal explosion. I think this needs to be investigated.
I have a 2003 mercedes e320 which I bought from coggin motormall in ft. Pierce. I have put only 5000 miles on car and it has been in shop 2 times. First the front thrusts and rods were bad and now the car is stalling on me, once with my son in car. When the car stalls, I lose all control of the vehicle and have almost been killed in these 2 failures. It has stalled on me 4 times and now I refuse to drive this car and now the ball joints are bad. I hear that there is a recall on the struts and joints 200901002 ?? The car once came on and said rear brake failure as well. How does a car dealership sell a vehicle to a customer with knowing that it could kill a family? They said they inspected it.. This is going to kill me and my son.. Solve that, I wont drive this car.. Mercedes really needs to do something about these dangerous things.. It is going to cost another 1000 dollars to fix and I cant afford it.
The gasoline tank on my 2003 e 320 mercedes had a leak on the top portion of the tank. This allowed fumes to leak into my garage and would have presented a huge fire risk had I not discovered the problem and been involved in a rear end collision. A gas tank should not fail under normal wear and tear.
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