2004 Mercedes Benz E320: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Fuel system · 170,870 miles · CA

While parked, engine would die immediately after I started it. Mechanic discovered fuel seeping out of top of fuel sending unit in fuel tank.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

2004 mercedes benz e-320. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle warranty extension for repairs of fuel tank leaks. *smd the consumer stated in late 2009. He experienced a gas smell in the interior of the vehicle the smell became worse and eventually was noticeable outside the vehicle, too/ the vehicle was taken to the dealer to investigate and repair the problem. A leak was found on the left side of the fuel tank. The seal rings for the fuel level senders, fuel pump, filter assembly and harness were replaced in order to correct the fuel leak.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · NC

When the gas tank is filled over 75% there is a strong fuel smell inside and outside the vehicle. If I fill less than 75% there is no problem. I have experimented with fuel levels from full ( not topping off ) down to the 75% and will have the fuel smell. The smell will cease whenever the level drops below the 75%. Leak is coming from fuel pump seal / gas tank. Called multiple dealers and they acknowledged this is common problem.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 69,227 miles · CA

Vehicle has a very strong smell of fuel inside the passenger cabin. Technician inspected fuel sending unit(s). Left side fuel sending unit was leaking fuel into the cabin. Left side fuel sending unit was replaced and seal on right side unit was replaced.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · NY

Gasoline smell in garage and inside the cabin. Read online stating that recall on e class for 2004 on gas tank leaks or faulty fuel sending unit. However, mb denied there is any recall link to the VIN of my vehicle.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 115,500 miles · FL

Upon entering my closed garage in the early morning, I noticed a very strong gasoline smell. I took the car to my mercedes repair shop (not a dealer) who informed me that there was a leak in the fuel sending unit and that this was a developing problem with e class cars. He said there were class action suits against mercedes for this problem. He said mercedes would not admit it was a safety problem. Well, it seems like a safely problem to me! I certainly hope my government's ntsb is looking into this. Are we waiting for people to be severely burned or killed due to this problem?

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Fuel system · 84,300 miles · AZ

Filled up the vehicle and drove it approximately three miles to my home, parked vehicle in the garage. Later that evening I noticed a very strong fuel odor in the garage. Did some research on a couple mercedes owners online forums that indicate that fuel leakage is a common issue with my 2003-2009 e series models. Removed the vehicle rear seat (fuel tank is located under seat) and the screwed-down inspection seal to view the fuel sending unit. Observed a significant quantity of fuel puddled on the top of the fuel sending unit. See photo at: http://screencast.com/t/aufw5k7lqz clearly there is a fuel leak and from my research this is a common issue with the 2003-2009 mercedes e series models. From what I've seen, mercedes dealers will not repair this issue under warranty or recall and typically charge $1500-2500 for repairs. Hundreds of mercedes owner have documented this issue on forums at mbworld.org and benzworld.com 1. Mbworld.org - http://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/363759-urgent-notice-03-06-e55s-were-involved-fuel-sender-recall-bombs.html 2. Benzworld.com - http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211-e-class/1602584-gas-smell-after-filling-up-tank.html there are many more threads like these and a class action lawsuit was filed as well. Http://www.mercedesfueltankclassaction.com.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Fuel system · 43,360 miles · HI

I own a 2004 e320 with only 44,652 miles. After every fill up strong order of gas from left side near back seat area also check engine light will always comes on. I took car to a mb mechanic trained by mb he removed the rear seat and left fuel sending unit cover , found a huge puddle of gas on and round gas tank pump area. I was told the pump seal was no good, I had the pump and seal replaced, filled tank again with the same result. Finally, last friday, with the seat and sending unit cover off we filled the tank and drove the two miles back to the mechanic shop, when we arrived the whole area around the pump was full of fuel, upon inspection one could see the fuel running from the top of the fuel tank and puddle around base of the fuel pump. We video the fuel running from top of the fuel tank. Contacted local mb dealer where I purchased the vehicle but was told there is no warranty on vehicle. The dealer will inspect and repair the vehicle but the expense will be on me. I don't allow anyone in my family to drive this car because of this problem. This is very dangerous situation that needs to be address.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Fuel system, Lights · FL

Strong gas smell the problem fuel sending unit leaking vapor.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Fuel system · 131,000 miles · NH

Strong order of gas from left side near back seat area , always after fill up , thought just loose gas cap , removed rear seat and left fuel sending unit cover , found puddle of gas on and round gas tank . Was told from dealer parts dept , very common for seal to weep , replaced ,but still same problem , after last fill up , dried around pump and gas just weeped though top of sending unit , hair line crack I assume , will replace sending unit myself . Disappointed that this doesn't meet recall standards per mercedes.

Filed Mar 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 73,600 miles · TX

Reference the federal safety agency action # pe12001 february 8, 2013 I bought a car from a dealer. On a next day I filled full tank and found gasoline smell from driver side next to the rear door. I did some research on internet and found many similar issue. To verify if I have same problem I raise a rear seat cushion, unscrew 6 bolts on small bay from driver side to get access to fuel sending unit and found a crack on it along with gasoline spilling over.

Filed Oct 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,523 miles · AZ

My 2004 mercedes benz e-320 began emitting a strong odor of gasoline in 2010 and was taken to the local dealership (schumacher mercedes in scottsdale, arizona) for inspection when it was determined that there was a leak in the fuel tank and that it needed to be replaced along with the left sender pressure sensor and tank fittings. The vehicle had approximately 60,000 miles at this time and was outside of the initial warranty so the $2,500 repair was undertaken. Approximately 2 years later and 40,000 miles later, the same symptoms returned and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealership for inspection. It was determined once again that the same problem was occurring and the fuel level sensors were leaking fuel and needed to be replaced again. The cost for this repair was estimated to be $1,200 and this time the repair was rejected. The service advisor at the dealership claimed this is a common problem with these cars and there was nothing they could do about it. The vehicle had always been maintained by the dealership since the beginning and apparently there have been no recalls issued that we were aware of for these malfunctions and defects. I have contacted mercedes corporate office and they opened up an investigation only to determine that the dealership acknowledged the problem with the vehicles but neither party was willing to accept responsibility for the defect and no additional assistance would be available or commissioned for me. This is a major safety issue and should not be considered a common issue or routine maintenance for any car, let alone a mercedes benz. If something does not get rectified with this epidemic malfunction of these vehicles, it could lead to a major accident or even death.