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.
2004 Mercedes Benz E320 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor once the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the fuel tank being cracked due to defective material. The fuel tank was replaced; however the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to release a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and then advised that the fuel sending unit had failed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 65,523 and the current mileage was 105,190.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e-320. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank, causing an overpowering gasoline odor inside the vehicle from the rear driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the top of the fuel tank was fractured and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency item number: pe12-001 (fuel system) that could have been related to the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 35,000.
After filling up fuel, but not topping off, there is a very strong odor of fuel in the cabin. After evaluation the fuel sending unit is leaking severely and the seal shows signs of leaking. Only 76,400 miles on a 2004 e320 dealer quoted $2500 for replacement of the sending unit, new seals and new fuel tank.
Whenever I fill up my gas tank, I get a very strong gas odor in the car. Its very strong in the back seat and around the rear driver wheel on the outside. It goes away once my tank gets to 3/4 full approximately. My kids are in the backseat in their car seats, inhaling these fumes. Now my wife is pregnant, and she inhales these fumes too. The dealer wants to charge an arm and a leg. I need help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine lamp would illuminate and fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel tank. As a result, the filler neck needed to be replaced and the fuel tank needed to be inspected thoroughly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,500.
After filling the tank there is a strong smell of fuel inside the cabin and above the left rear wheel. The fuel vapors saturate the garage space and also enter the house environment. The fuel leaks from the top of the fuel tank at the fuel sending unit. There was approximately 200 cc of gasoline pooled in the plastic cover of the sending unit. This fuel evaporates through the cabin and ouside through the space of the rear left wheel. The car, my family, and my house is at the risk of fire and gasoline explosion. The mb authorized dealer declined to repair free of charge this serious manufacturer's defect because the vehicle is out of warranty. The repair cost is approximately $2400 which includes replacement of the entire fuel tank and the sending units.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The federal safety agency action number: pe12001 began smelling fuel coming from rear driver's side area (under rear seat) once fuel tank was fully filled up. The smell would persist until a little above 3/4's of the tank remaining. About two months later, when trying to fill tank up all the way, gas pump would click off before filling up (with about 2 or 3 gallons still empty in the tank). Beginning of march, the check fuel cap warning would come on in the instrument cluster. Fuel cap was replaced and still same error shows.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the fuel pump was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the seal ring on the fuel pump was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was again taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The contact was also informed that the entire fuel tank may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,830.
A strong odor of gasoline emanates from car after filling it up with gasoline. Had a mechanic trouble shoot and it was determined to be a leak in the fuel sensor which was causing gasoline to puddle on top of fuel tank underneath the back seat of the automobile.
2004 e320 mercedes fuel smell possibly due to a recall issue of the fuel sender recall and/or fuel filler recall . I just purchased the car a couple of months ago and noticed this smell yesterday when I filled up my gas tank. I did some research and noticed that there was an emissions recall from mercedes about these issues. I am scared that the recall part is leaking fuel and will blow up killing my family and I.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel sending unit. The contact was also informed there was a failure within the seal of the fuel sending unit. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.
2004 mercedes benz e320. Consumer states problem with vehicle gas tank *tgw the consumer stated after refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong odor of gas in the days that followed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized service center where an inspection revealed the fumes were coming from a hole in the gas tank, which was a well- known manufacturing defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e 320. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage and exhibiting an abnormally overpowering gasoline fuel odor. The odor filled both the garage and the contacts residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a fuel leak. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that a case manager would return the contacts call. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,716. Updated 08/01/11*lj updated 08/03/11 updated 2/29/12
Mercedes 2004 e320 fuel tank leaking under rear passenger seat. Strong odor of gasoline which is worst right after fillup, became progressively worse over time.
Gas leak in cabin area under rear seat behind driver. I removed the seat and saw a collection of fuel accumate on top of the fuel sender unit and smells when gas tank is full. However, the smell disappears as gas is used up. I took to dealer and they refuse to cover under manufacturer defect. This is major defect and when I searched the internet several folks had the same issue. Please help with getting the manufacturer to cover this since this is a major hazard the a major safety issue and could cause explosion...
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