There is fuel leaking and flooding on top of the driver side fuel sender unit underneath the rear driver side seat where it is located at the fuel tank. This was previously a the federal safety agency fuel leak investigation for these with the 2003-2008 e class vehicles which was later closed due to a recall being issued. My VIN does not seem to be part of the recall group, however, the problem remains the same as everything detailed in the report and findings of the investigation done by the u. S. Department of transportation the federal safety agency for report vrtc-dcd-3206 ea13-003 in dec 2014. (also attached). The fuel seaps out to the top of the sending unit due to a failed pressure sensor or other part in the system when the tank is full. When the tank is later less full as a result of consumption, there is no longer an issue with fuel spilling out of the top and fumes getting into the cabin. Video of the area wiped shows how it immediately returns to the top. The photo attached is of the fuel coming back after being wiped up.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system complaints
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Extreme smell of fuel when making sharp or extended turns (freeway on/off ramps). Especially, when full tank is full. Called local dealer and mbusa was told this is not covered under the 15 year ' fuel leak' extended warranty! Please note the puddling of fuel near the bottom of wire harness in picture attached.
This vehicle is a threat to my health with all the problems I'm having with it. I have to press extra had to stop . Had brakes checked and there was no problem. There is a bad gasoline leak and loud smell of gas when I fill up. Looked under rear seat and saw gas on gas tank. Dried gas up and the big puddle returned. Can I drive this car? I need someone to tell me what to do. The last and most worrisome thing to me is that there are 2 dtc codes coming up causing the check engine light to come on. Had mechanic to clear then but they come right back when car is started. I need to get this car inspected. Someone tell me what to do. Mechanic said that the code indicate a problem with the engine and that it might take $8700 to repair every thing. I dont have that type of money. This is the car makers problem. Who is looking out for me. Is the goverment doing there job when it comes to this car. Heard there are more cars like this. Oh this is a 2006 mercedes e350. Will the goverment, dealer or manufacturer buy this car from me. This is a plea for help from anywhere. They say there is a recall on this car but when it came out there was 1 year left on car warranty before it ran out. The car didn't quit running when the stalling to repair these cars took place. Some one is in someones back pocket. Someone needs to do their job and get this problem taken care of once and for all. You may lose some friends in the process but this is better than someone losing their life. This vehicle has haad problems stationary and while moving.
Car had quarter tank when bought. Drove out gas and put about another quarter tank of gas in. Drove this out. Smelled no fumes. Filled tank up. Have smelled loud gas smell for 1 week now.
Regardless of vehicle movement gas leak from fuel tank located under back seat above exhaust system. Constant gas smell, and fuel gauge always jumping up and down again regardless of motion. Check engine lights indicate faulty coolant temperature sensor, and faulty fuel level sensor. Dealership is refusing to cover tank assembly replacement under pzev warranty of 15yrs / 150,000 miles in state of california. Vehicle is 2006, with 109k miles. Documentation of trouble codes not available at time of reporting, but can be provided upon future request. Fuel runs down the side of the tank narrowly missing the exhaust, potential fire hazard.
My 2006 mercedes benz e350 has a strong odor of gasoline, particularly strong after filling the tank. My understanding is that there was a the federal safety agency investigation into this problem in the past and the manufacturer agreed to extend the warranty to repair the problem which resulted in the federal safety agency closing the probe. I contacted my local dealership regarding this problem and they indicated that the warranty is not extended. This implies that the manufacturer is not complying with their agreement or the probe should be reopened?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The fuel from the fuel sending unit was leaking and there was a pool of fuel underneath the rear seat of the vehicle, which leaked into the rear seats. The contact also smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle and noticed a dried fuel film on top of the vehicle's access panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of west covina (2010 e garvey ave s, west covina, ca 91791, 626‑859‑1200). The contact informed the dealer of an article from the federal safety agency that stated they would offer an extended warranty (p-bq-fuel-3wa) to their consumers regarding this defect. The manufacturer refused to cover the vehicle because the specific defect part was not covered under the warranty. The contact was provided a quote for the repair of the defective part. The manufacturer agreed with the contact that the dealer should cover the vehicle under the warranty; however, the contact was informed that the local dealer refused to honor the warranty and had the right to refuse the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,647.
Fuel pump leaking fumes (and fuel?). While parked and preparing to come home the fuel pump failed and the car refused to start. It will not be repaired unless it is under the extended warranty. I am trying to learn if it will be covered under a extended warranty.
The car would not start fuel pump faulty and is part of gas tank bad design cost me close to $3800, some paid by mbz. Mbz replaced 2009 gas tanks for free under warranty but would not do mine. This is a bad design they should have told me about it so I would not buy the car. It is stupid to have to replace gas tank in order to replace a fuel pump in 2012 I had gas leakage from the same area and I paid to fix it they should have told me this would be a problem. Instead they kept silent when I take my car for service they always list of things to do so I can spend more money at the dealership why the [xxx] no body bothered to tell me about this problem that it would cost me a lot of money to fix . This car has cost over $60,000 to buy and I did not pay that kind of money for a car to last me only 12 years. Mbzs are supposed to last 30 years or more so ifeel cheated big time I think they are hiding this because they will get sued big time and I hope they do both the dealership and the mbz company. The dealership is mercedes banz of valencia in valencia, ca 91355. Phone number 661‑753‑5555. I have the necessary paperwork. I would like to be reimbursed fro all the cost, the 3 weeks without a car and fro the pain and suffering they have caused me and so it will be a lesson to mbz and their dealers not to pratice this fraud. I am available for an interview or more information as needed. Regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. While driving various speeds, the "reduce braking power" warning message displayed. The contact stated that the sentro sonic brake control unit failed. In addition, the fuel tank under the driver's seat fractured and spilled fuel in the vehicle. Centennial imports in pensacola, florida was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the sentro sonic brake control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Fuel smell inside cabin. Was told fully covered on extended warranty due to tsb no. P-47-10-63 parts covered are fuel tank, fuel filter/sender, fuel pump, gasket, seals and retention rings. Dealer calls to say it is the fuel sensor and is not covered! And cost is 1400.00. Fuel sensor is sitting on top of the fuel filter/sender and is plugged into it!!! How can your agency allow mb to skirt covering such a closely related part in this safety investigation by the odi????
After refueling my mercedes w211 I getting fuel leak fro the fuel pump. I found a info that nhsa closed case 2014 because mercedes extended warranty for 25 years regardless on mileage. They are telling that is not for my car. But I have issue like all those cars: plastic pump cover is cracked and fuel is leaking from the top of pump and running outside. Looks like total scam from mercedes side. They telling that my tannk is different and not covered by that extended warranty, but leak is from the pump and there is tons complains about same issue from thpse tanks too. For me looks that they extended warranty on cheaper repair tanks and not fixing expensive ones with same issues. Please, please help me because they wanna charge me 4200$ for this repair and not fixing under extended warranty.
My mercedes benz e350 2006 failed to start intermittently due to fuel pump failure. My car was hit by an uninsured motorist, since then, my car became unreliable to start, my car falls into a metal type of fuel tank. There was a recall #08v303000 which states that in the event of vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may fail to deliver the needed fuel to start the engine, but my VIN is not on the list, however, during investigation ea 13-003 for fuel system, warranty has been extended to 15 years, warranty has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles for the fuel pump on the subject vehicle. Penske refuse to honor the replacement of my fuel tank because according to the asst. Service manager, the warranty only affect on the plastic type of fuel tank. Is this really true? My car has 161,927 miles and he said the metal type fuel tank can only be replaced 150,00 or below. By the way, in order replace the fuel pump, the whole fuel tank should be replaced because mercedes benz systematically integrated and redesigned the whole fuel propulsion to avoid the nagging problem of avoiding the nagging problem of fuel leak from fuel pump. Please, I need your advice on this matter whether if the metal type of fuel tank of 2006 mercedes benz e350 is not included in 15 years warranty with unlimited mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, pump and connectors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not conatacted. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure, they informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the scope of there investigation (ea13003). No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle after the vehicle was refueled. The walters mercedes-benz dealer was contacted and confirmed that it was known issue with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Leaking fuel pump, emitting gas odors in back seat for several years. Could not fill up gas tank or the smell is too much. Not safe to travel with friends in the car. Eventually the fuel pump stopped working and we were forced to repair it by purchasing an entire new gas tank including two fuel pumps which are enclosed in the system. Other mercedes like ours have had their gas tanks replaced or under warranty by mercedes, but they do not include our VIN number (?) it is exactly the same problem as the other cars. They refuse to compensate us for this unsafe problem that mercedes has refused to adequately take care of for the safety of their customers. We went to mercedes in temecula california a couple times during last year and this year asking them to take care of it. They refused. We didn't want the car and it's problems anymore so sold it after we paid more than $3,000 to fix their problem. We were recently informed that mercedes was offering compensation, so we had our mechanic submit all the documents for the mercedes factory original part that we had to replace, but again they refused to compensate us. They don't seem to be avoiding to take care of their unsafe problems with these models.
I smell a heavy fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle when I fill the fuel tank to 100%. Called mercedes and they told me that my issue is not covered under the recall even though I see that they have indeed had a recall out for this very issue. From what I have found online, my car should be covered under the recall for 15 years with unlimited miles.
My vehicle has only 19500 original miles which I bought from my aunt who didn't drive the car that much because of gas smell inside especially after filling up gas full tank which I also encountered that makes me worry that might cause combustion or fire. I search the internet and most the mb e-class owners have the same problem which is I think the most important to recall because it is dangerous to drive that possibly can cause fire or will lost lives. I have 3 kids with me driving and picking them up at school and it really worries me. The federal safety agency please make an investigation on this regard asap. Thank you and more power.
Strong fuel smell coming from the outside of vehicle
Strong gasoline smell when car has a full tank of gas, smell goes away when gas is down to 3/4 full
Heavy fuel smell inside car when parked or when driving, even more so if inside my garage. Went on line, saw that mercedes told the federal safety agency that it will extend warranty to 15 years unlimited mileage, and that they will cover fuel pump, fuel tank,and all related gaskets. Smell is even worse when tank is full! I removed rear seat and found gas seapage on top of fuel pump, and rear seat was wet underneath with gas. Will mercedes cover this?? Will they give me a hard time I have loved the car but this is kind of scary as I take my granddaughter to school every day and drive it to work. There are wiring going to fuel pump and im afraid that it might create a spark.please help, [xxx], my email [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Strong odor of gasoline fuel inside and outside of my vehicle, particularly after refilling the fuel tank. The odor subsided after driving my car for some distance thereby lowering the fuel level in the tank. I tell my daughter to fill the tank to about 3/4 full to avoid the odor. The odor is very strong when we park the vehicle in our garage and thanks be to god that we don't smoke. We park the car outside the garage when my daughter come home. Someone told me that there was a recall on fuel filter/sender, cracks in the pressurized outlet fitting of the fuel filter/sender. Will you please let me know about this situation as soon as you can.
There is a very bad fuel smell coming out of the car. Inside the vehicle is not smelly but the exterior smells pretty bad. Scared that these fuel vapors a hazard and wondering if there is a recall on that. Car is 2006 model.
Due to investigation ea 13-003 for fuel system, warranty has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles for the fuel pump on this vehicle. This was presumably done to avoid a recall. South bay mercedes benz is refusing to honor this warranty though all criteria have been met.
I purchased this car two months ago from auto dealer who gave me copy of car fax report. No problems were indicated. After filling car up with gas (not topping it off) there is an extremely strong smell of gas inside and especially outside the back of the car. The smell goes away after the gas tank reaches 3/4 full. I recently found out that the previous car owner had the car serviced at the mercedez benz dealership 6 months prior to my purchase. The dealership told the owner that the fuel system was leaking but the previous owner refused to have it repaired. This was not noted in the car fax report - only that there were no service issues. I requested that the fuel system be repaired under the 15 year extended warranty but mercedez benz says that the car is not covered under the extension.
Gas smell after fueling full, smell disappears after driving to 3/4 gas level
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. After retreiving the vehicle from the dealer where a recall repair was performed, there was a strong odor of fuel still present in the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer claimed to have replaced the defective fuel pump as part of the recall. The fuel pump was leaking and caused the rear seat cushion and the heat pad to become filled with fuel. The manufacturer would not replace the cushion and heat pad. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 98,600.
Takata recall I went over a speed bump and my air bags deployed on the drivers side and the rear passenger (behind the driver).
This report is an additional inspection report for odi number 10745880 on 07/28/2015. I attached a pdf report for your further investigation.
The vehicle leaks gas when the tank is filled. It seems to drip internally and can be heard as drops. The accumulated gas then evaporates and it has a very strong smell. In the garage, the smell is extremely strong. No wet areas under the car. Gas seems to collect on some of the plastic covers under the vehicle and close to the exhaust. Appears to be more pronounced rear/driver side. If this gas got in contact with the exhaust it could case a serious and possibly fatal fire.
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