Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that the fumes from the fuel tank were entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that the fuel tank and the fuel pump failed, in which both would require replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 52,000. Updated 1/30/13
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, a strong gasoline fuel odor was emitted. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Strong smell of gas inside the car sitting for any length of time while on or off, regardless of fuel level.
On 11/20/12, I filled up my car and got a car wash. The car wash attendant asked if I had spilled a can of gas or was transporting a can of gas in my car. He said that there was a strong odor of gas coming from my car. My car was wet, so I could not differentiate water from gas on the outside. I started driving home when I realized the smell of gasoline was coming from inside my car. My child was in the car with me. We were about a mile from home. I kept the windows open. I parked my car and put cardboard beneath it trying to find the location of the fuel leak/odor. I went inside to find a diagram of the gas tank location when I realized this was not an isolated problem with my mercedes. Several people had similar experiences with their mercedes. There were several internet forums related to leaking fuel tanks in their mercedes. I later learned that gas was leaking inside of my car under my child's car seat with a cigarette lighter in the back of the car. It was a frightening moment for me as a mother. I should have had my car towed, but I did not realized how unsafe the situation was until I arrived home. I tried contacting my local and corporate mercedes dealerships to see if there was a safety recall. There was not. They asked me to drive my car to their dealership. I lost all confidence and trust in mercedes after my phone conversations. I bought a mercedes because of their reputation for caring about safety. The mechanic who diagnosed and fixed the car wrote "removed and replaced fuel tank. Assembly - leak around vent assembly not serviceable". He also commented that he was surprised that the local mercedes dealership had so many gas tanks in stock when he called. He said the replacement part was different or redesigned. *tr updated 12/27/12 *cn updated 12/31/2012
Fuel sending unit leaking.
Fuel tank leaking fuel at vent hose in top of tank. The complete gas tank had to be replaced. This was discovered after safety complaint odi number 10476789 was filed outlining another severe gas tank leak. I followed the servicing dealer's instruction for eliminating gas smell from the vehicle by leaving windows open while vehicle was garaged and driving with the windows down following my own instincts for survival. However, the gas smell did not dissipate. I continued to smell gas when I would approach the vehicle; and the gas odor would get stronger the longer the vehicle sat. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and the 2nd leak was discovered, prompting them to replace the entire gas tank. The severe fumes have created allergy and sinus irritation issues for me; and a phobia of driving the vehicle, especially when cigarettes are thrown from vehicles in front of me. I am so afraid that my vehicle will explode with me inside of it...just imagine!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, she smelled an overpowering gasoline odor being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel tank seam had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the dealer would be handling the repair costs however, the dealer stated that the manufacturer would handle the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 74,000.
Car smells of gas. I read many complaints on the 2006 e class, with the same issue.
For several months there has been a strong odor of gasoline after fueling the vehicle. The odor has become steadily worse and we took the vehicle to the dealership for assistance. We were told that the fuel tank was cracked and had to be replaced. When I inquired how this could have occurred, I was told it could be due to impact or trauma (which is impossible as the vehicle was not involved in any incident). Was informed that it would cost $2,300.00 to repair vehicle. Called mb-USA and asked for assistance. Was informed that there was not a recall on the fuel tank and I would have to pay the cost. As the vehicle was unsafe, I had the work performed and received a 10% "goodwill" discount. Picked up vehicle and drove a short distance and continued to smell fuel. Called dealership and they came to pick-up. Acknowledged that they did not tighten a clamp or something. We picked it up again and the odor was persistent. Immediately called the dealership back and we subsequently traded the vehicle in. Bottom line.... I do not think that a fuel tank should fail on a vehicle with less than 90,000 miles. I have the old tank and believe that mb should reimbursement for the cost of the tank.
Strong smell of gasoline mostly outside the car whenever I fill the gas tank. I never overfill. The smell exists even when I don't fill to the very top. The garage has a strong smell of gasoline whenever I fill the car with gas and park the car in the garage. I am afraid the gasoline fumes may ignite and blow-up my house.
Heavy gas smell inside and outside vehicle. Fuel leaking from defective elbow hose connection allowing gas to leak inside the vehicle under the back seat insulation and fuel cover; fuel traveled outside of the vehicle by way of dripping from underneath the back of the vehicle along the exhaust pipe causing strong gas fumes when parked and while driving.
2006 mercedes benz model e350. Strong fuel odor emanating from rear area (trunk) of vehicle on the outside. Car would not start and towed by aaa to mercedes benz dealership/car repair. Aaa tow driver stated that the odor of gasoline was so strong he was tempted in calling the fire department. Mercedes benz service representative informed us at first that car was full of water. Originally the mechanic claimed he found a pool of water inside the car's trunk. The service representative informed the technician of our complaint of a strong odor of fuel coming from both inside and outside the vehicle. It was at this time the technician stated that he found a heavy pool of fuel in the trunk area of the vehicle. They were unable to identify the source of the fuel leak. They changed the gasoline tank and fuel pump but were uncertain of the actual cause of the leak. The vehicle remained at the dealership for one week. Mercedes benz service manager refused to acknowledge the fuel leak was caused by a factory defect and not by wear and tear of the parts and we were charged for all the repairs. We are aware that similar incidents have been reported for the same mercedes benz model in other states. We feel this needs to be addressed urgently before someone either gets hurt or loses their life.
Strong smell of gasoline vapors inside cabin while driving and also while parked. Got headache while driving from fumes. First noticed smell of gasoline when I entered my garage. Then I noticed gasoline leaking near rear driver wheel. Towed car to mechanic. Mechanic said there was a leak in the fuel sending unit on the drivers side. Mechanic replaced the fuel sending unit. Seems to me that gasoline vapors in my garage or inside the cabin are a health hazard and potential for explosion.
Reference the federal safety agency action number: pe12001. Smell fuel after filling tank. Smell noticeable outside car. Smell would go away when fuel level drops. 6/22/12, during normal maintenance visit at dealer, I mentioned fuel smell. They found fuel smell coming from a leaking fuel pump o-ring seal. They replaced the o-ring on the top of the fuel tank. I filled the tank 5 days later. Smelled fuel again. I removed the back seat and opened the fuel pump access port. The well around the fuel pump housing was full of fuel. 7/5/12, returned car to dealer. They said that the tank was "warped" and needed to be replaced. The leak seems to have stopped, but fuel had leaked onto the insulation under the back seat. The interior of the car now reeks of gasoline, almost to the point of not being able to drive due to smell.
Everytime I fill the car up with gas I smell a gas leak coming from the fuel pump under the rear seat driverside.
Fuel vapor leek around the fuel tank. If tank is filled beyond 3/4 a strong odor of gas permeates the cabin as well as the immediate area surrounding the car. Can not keep in an enclosed garage for fear of explosion.
Fuel leaking from the passenger side above back tire after filling fuel tank. The issue started back in july 2008 and has progressively been getting worse. *tt . Updated 11/29/12 *bf update 11/29/12 updated 12/3/2012
Strong gasoline smell inside car....fuel sending unit under rear seat pooling with gasoline......occurs at fillup and smell reduces as tank empties.....
On gas filled up, the entire garage smell of strong gasoline smell that can cause nausea and dizziness if garage door is not opened to allow fresh air, mechanics said there is a leak in the fuel system and similar car owners have the same issue. Smell will go away when the fuel level is below 7/8 level. I started having this problem at around 40,000 miles and currently around 48,000, I hardly use the vehicle due to the smell and safety concern. Mercedes should recall this defects for epa, safety and health concerns before any incidence and resulting class action lawsuit.
Whenever gas tank is filled, strong gasoline smell persist around car until fuel level drops to 3/4 level. If car is parked in a garage, entire garage has extremely strong gasoline odor. Car was taken to the dealership and dealer advised that fuel tank has a leak with no safety recall. This is a serious fire hazard and after searching internet I found out that hundreds of users have reported exact same issue. Mercedes should fix this issue for free.
I filled my gas tank and parked in garage when I returned to drive vehicle I smelled gas in the interior of the car, I took the car to my mercedes dealer and they told me that the fuel pump located under the rear seat had a leak that could only be repaired by replacing the fuel pump so I had the pump replaced the dealer also stated that they believed based on the number of replacements and the potential for fire that this would be recalled.
Strong gasoline odor on fill up. Pump and sending unit seals replaced (mb dealer diagnostic). Tank fails pressure test. Tank has lost integrity due to an as yet inspected crack on upper portion (independent mechanic).
Mercedes e350 2006, has bad odor of gas. I noticed after filling up gas, and parked my car in garage in the morning my whole garage had a smell of gas. I looked around underneath and every where inside outside I don't see any leak of gas. I can just smell gas fumes... I have called mercedes dealer haven't heard anything back and I research web and found so many other cars of mercedes have this problem.. I hope this can be recall and fix.
Strong gasoline odor when tank is filled up. Odor persists until below 3/4.
A strong odor of gasoline was emitted by the car. Taken two times to be repaired, and the failure continued. The car was taken back to be repaired a third time. The dealer informed the gas tank needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, a strong odor of gasoline was emitted. The odor would dissipate once the amount of fuel within the tank dropped below three-quarters full. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel tank was lowered. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that there was a faulty gasket on the fuel sending unit. The gasket was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken back to be repaired a third time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that after smelling an odor of gasoline, he took the vehicle in for inspection. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer which advised him that the fuel sending unit in the gas tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Car's (mercedes benz e350 sdn 2006) fuel gauge showed that the tank was half full. About ten minutes into the drive, the vehicle decelerated automatically from 65 MPH to 0 MPH. Police were called to prevent a pile on crash. Towed car to dealer who found that there was a gauge malfunction. Replaced gauge. Two months later, the very same problem recurs. Leads me to believe that the fuel gauge is unreliable can create a safety issue especially in freeway driving, the vehicle has been in the shop four times in the last three months to fix these issues. While fixing the sensors, the car had a distinct gasoline odor especially when tank was full. The dealer did a smoke test and concluded that the tank was leaking and had to be replaced. Now, with a new tank, and new sensors for fuel supply, the exact same problem re-occurs. I am very concerned about the safety implications of a fuel gauge malfunction. Please note that the fuel safety light in never triggered when the gauge malfunctions so the driver has no way of knowing that the gas is running out. *tr updated 01/13/11 *bf uddated 03/24/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that the fuel pump which is located under the drivers seat was leaking. The seats and the carpet were saturated with fuel due to the leak. The dealer repaired the fuel pump that was leaking. The manufacturer was not notified after the vehicle was taken to the service center. The failure mileage was 94,000.
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