2004 Mercedes Benz E320: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Fuel system · CT

Extreme Gas Odor after filling gas tank and during time of driving.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · MD

Driver is experiencing a heavy odor of gasoline after fill up. Vehicle is not overfilled/topped off. Vehicle was sitting inside garage when owner noticed a heavy fuel odor and notified fire department to investigate. Per recommendations of fire department, keep vehicle out of garage until issue could be inspected by a qualified mechanic. Mechanic inspected fuel system and found fuel leak under rear seats near fuel pump/sending unit. Mercedes benz refuses repair issue saying it is not a safety issue. Gasoline fumes/vapors are especially heavy inside a single car garage, and if a ignition source is introduced it could become fatal.

Filed Jan 16, 2021 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · TN

I filled the gas tank full and on pulling in the garage could smell a strong smell of gasoline... Went to get my oil change the next day and the gentleman mentioned he could smell gas coming from my car at valvoline oil change.... Very strong smell in the interior of the car as well as when walking around the outside of the car you could smell a strong smell of gas... The gentleman from valvoline looked under the car and said there's some type of cover that goes underneath the gas tank itself and put his finger into it and could touch gasoline on his hand... I just went onto the internet and read many many complaints of the same thing with this type of car lawsuits have been filed... In those complaints the people that brought their car to dealership said that it was very expensive to remedy and that there should have been a recall... After driving a little bit and reducing the amount of gasoline in the tank the smell has subsided somewhat... Those complaints also mention that it can be very dangerous with this type of leak

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · MD

Heavy fuel odor emanating from vehicle. Vehicle and possibly structures could catch fire if fuel is leaking and an ignition source is introduced. Only viable reason why fuel odor is present is either the fuel tank is leaking at a location or the vent has failed. Vehicle fuel odor is especially strong if vehicle was filled up recently but is present 24/7.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that a fuel odor was perceived inside and outside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the american service center dealer (703‑284‑2500, located at 624 s glebe rd, arlington, va 22204) where it was diagnosed that a canister valve and purge valve shut off and caused fuel to leak in the rear of the vehicle. Technician advised that the valves and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency action number: ea13003 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 15, 2018 · Fuel system · 137,000 miles · CA

After filled up the car with gas. Strong gas odor and gas leaking from drivers side rear of car. While driving and while parked in the garage extremely unsafe!!!

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · TX

Fuel smell inside and outside of car when fuel tank is completely filled. Stationary and in motion.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · FL

Gas smell all the time, main computer keeps on and drains battery, brakes lights

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CA

Experience strong smell of gasoline after filling tank. Smell diminishes when tank is less full but returns with next fuel fill up. Smell noticed both inside and outside vehicle exact date first occurred is unknown, but was first noticed years ago.

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 Aug 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · NC

Horrible gas smell after refueling and while car is parked in garage.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Brakes · 68,209 miles · CA

At the annual service the mercedes dealer tested the brakes and informed me the brake system sbc has failed. This is a problem with this model and has been the subject of a recall/extended warranty. It's an approximately $4,000 dollar repair and they claimed to have just discovered it only months after the recall/extended warranty has ended. They do not want to repair the brakes under the recall/extended warranty issue to do so but have said it needs to be repaired. The vehicle just underwent a recall/extended warranty authorized repair for a long standing fuel leak problem the month before. There remains a strong smell of fuel in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.