2007 Mercedes-Benz E350: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Seats · 24,000 miles · VA · fire

I turned on the heated seats in my car and a strange burning smell filled the car. I immediately turned them off. When I got home and took my coat off there was a large burn whole on the back of my coat. I went and checked the seats and there was a large whole burned thru the seat in the same area as my coat was.I was in motion when this happened

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 71,000 miles · VA · fire

Approximate 7 or 8 minutes after cutting on drivers seat heater. I smell something burning. Stopped vehicle when I notice smoke, cut the car off. The left side of seat back was smoldering. Hole burnt through size of dime. Also burned hole in my leather jacket I was wearing.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · TX

Strong gasoline smell after I fill the tank up. I never top it off, normal fill up until the gas nozzle clicks. The smell comes from left rear side. I am concerned that it will catch on fire one day.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Fuel system · VA

My wife's 2007 mercedes benz e350 smells of gas every time we fill up the car. The smell is noticeable inside and outside the car. We had the fuel system repaired but the smell may have infected the back seat and upholstery. The cost of repair was slightly under $1500 usd. I believe this is an unsafe situation. Had the car been rear ended or hit on either rear quarter it is extremely possible for the car to catch/burst on fire. I'm very upset that mercedes hasn't been required to fix this defect at their cost. I've seen numerous other complaints about this with vehicle in the 2004 to 2008 year.

Filed Jul 21, 2013 · Electrical, Seats · 98,000 miles · GA · fire · 1 injury

My wife was driving when she smelled something burning and then felt something burning, she pulled over and jumped out to check and found the seat warmer had malfunctioned and burned through the back portion of the seat. Her shirt had a slight burn to it and smoke covered interior of the car. The hole in the seat is about the size of a cigarette burn but deeper. She took it to the import repair shop who disconnected the power source wire to the seat heater for safety.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Seats · 47,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes- benz e-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the driver's seat caught fire and a hold was burned in the seat. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 47,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · OH

First incident occurred on 1/21/13 when my mercedes smelled like it was leaking gas in garage. Fumes were so bad that we parked it outside as we were leaving for trip. I was afraid it could catch fire. I had noticed a gas smell once before. About six months prior. It went away and the car had been in shop and nothing noted. So I did not worry. Got back from trip and took it in. Both the right and left fuel sending units were replaced. On the left a seal ring, cable harness and a bracket were replaced. The right side a seal ring was done with the unit. I had oil leaking from engine so they replaced a campaign, engine wiring, right camshaft solenoid, and oilcentrifuge. They kept my car a week as I have had many problems and they wanted to make it right well it turned into a nightmare. Car went back in as oil had leaked on exhaust and car smelled on fire. They degreased it and I got it back. Now the worst of this. The replaced fuel sending unit was defective. I was on freeway when my car just stops running while driving it. I almost got hit at 60 MPH and my car sputters once than stalls as I try to roll off freeway. I was sure my engine seized. It turns out the new fuel sending unit had a defective float. I ran out of gas and almost died because of it. There are many complaints on the internet about this fuel propulsion system. I am under warranty so mine is replaced for free. The problem is the gas fumes put you at risk for a fire. I would think for me it was at least six months. I was told the fuel was leaking behind my back seat. I am sure that is not safe. Then the replacement almost kills me. Very unhappy as I had intended to keep this car but am afraid to do so. Fyi my transmission body has been replaced too.

Filed Jan 19, 2013 · Electrical, Seats · 85,000 miles · AR · fire

I was using the warming seats and had pulled up to the post office to drop a letter in the box. The letter had fallen to the ground. I got out and placed the letter in the box. I got back in the car and pulled up to keep from holding up traffic while I had replaced my seat belt. A SUV had crossed my path when I smelled something burning. I assumed it was exhaust from the SUV. I was about to pull off the parking lot when I noticed thick white smoking coming from my seat. I immediately turned off the seat warmer. The smoke dissipated afterwards.I continued to drive the car about 1/2mile to the grocery store. I got out and noticed a burn on seat.

Filed Nov 10, 2012 · Fuel system · 19,600 miles · NC

I purchased this vehicle new in oct. 2006. On nov. 7, 2012 with 19600 miles I filled the gas tank full of fuel and noticed immediately inside cabin, trunk, and outside of the vehicle was a strong fuel smell beyond belief! After several days of this issue I researched to find out there are many problems from other owners with this exact same problem. After reviewing there issues I started my own investigation and after removing my back seat; I found that fuel is leaking from the fuel system inside the cabin of vehicle. I am so disappointed and highly concerned for my safety as well as other innocent driver's around me that a sudden spark may ignite my vehicle on fire and cause a mass explosion while driving. Please with all these current issues find mbusa responsible. I have given mbusa years of loyalty in owning three of there vehicles. We as consumers deserve better from a company with their values and history.

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Fuel system · PA

I have a 2007 e350 that had 2 cups of fuel sitting right above my left fuel sending unit and fuel tank. My garage smells of fuel every time when I fill up the tank. After further investigation and research, we found out that there is enough leaking fuel to cause a major fire in my car underneath the right back seat. Called the dealer and they would handle the issue, but they would still charge for parts and labor since the car does not have manufactured warranty anymore. There are thousands of complains out there but mercedes will not make a recall and handle the repairs. These cars can catch on fire since the fuel is leaking. I scheduled an appointment for the car to be fixed but since this is known problem and not the first person complaining about this, mbusa should be paying for these failures.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Electrical, Seats · FL · fire

Turned drivers seat heat feature on, after a few minutes I smelled burning. Mercedes just repaired A/C (3 visits) so turned off the A/C. Next think I know smoke is coming from drivers seat, my 3yr old riding in her car seat "installed" behind me. Heater in drivers seat was burning, with the air no longer blowing, smoke was now visible. I had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to pull over. The "fire" burned a hole through the leather seat to my jeans leaving me a slight burn. Car towed to mercedes.

Filed May 9, 2010 · Seats · 46,000 miles · CA

My husband was driving when he smelled something burning and then felt something burning, he pulled over and jumped out to check and found the seat warmer had malfunctioned and burned through the seat, his shirt and had slightly burned him.