I have a 2007 mercedes e350. I filled up the gas tank and the next morning, after storing the car in my garage, there was a strong odor of gas in the garage. I started to google this to see if anyone has had the same problem. I noticed that other car other had been having this same issue. Some reported gas tank leaks among other issues such as vent valves among other things. I did not do anything about my issue thinking that it was nothing, but since april 2012, after fill ups, the same thing would happen. The odor would go away once 1/4 to 1/2 of the tank of gas was used. Today, january 2013, I looked under the car, driver side and noticed that the gas tank was wet from gas leak. I am surprised and disappointed that this vehicle would have this kind of issues and the manufacturer has not addressed this issue, since it appears that other owners have experienced the same problems. I hope that this issued can be addressed by the federal safety agency and help owners as this is a hazardous safety issue as there could be some serious consequences and injuries if not addressed.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system complaints
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Purchased this vehicle used with 60k miles, drove it about a week with no problems. Filled the car with gas one time and noticed a strong smell of fuel in the garage and the vehicle the next day. Fuel smell in the garage lasted several days, smell in the car is very strong and has not faded or gone away for over two weeks.
The federal safety agency action# pe12001 strong fuel/gasoline odor smell coming from the drivers side rear wheel area. Fuel tank is filled to full (after it "clicks" off) and this is when the odor is most prevalent. The e350 is parked in a single, detached house's 2-car garage. Fuel/gasoline smell is particularly strong in the enclosed 2-car garage. I am afraid the these vapors will ignite when in an enclosed space with the furnace in the sharing the same space (being that it is winter time now and the furnace is now kicking on to heat my house).
When filling up my gas tank I noticed a very strong odor of gasoline. Was very concerned that if someone nearby had been smoking fumes would have ignited. Also if traveling on the highway if someone had thrown out a lit cigarette who knows what would happen. I called the mercedes stealership and they said it's my problem to fix it. I recently read about a recall for the same issue on 2010 and 2011 mercedes...this is the same problem!! Look at the complaints filed here for the same issue......wake up the federal safety agency and include these models. Does a car need to blow up first???
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350 wagon. The contact stated that while parked the fuel pump was leaking which caused fuel fumes to emit inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 39,000. Updated 12/28/12 *cn updated 1/17/2013
We purchased this vehicle used from a mercedes dealer 5 weeks ago. After the first couple gas refills I noticed that the car had a strong gas smell around it. Just standing next to the car, I could smell gas. It seemed wrong. At first I figured it was just because I was at the gas station. But then I realized the car also smelled of gas at home. When the car sits overnight or for longer periods, the interior noticeably smells like gas upon opening the door. Having owned a lot of cars I knew this wasn't right. I did an internet search to see if this was some sort of known issue. Of course a lot of information popped up as far as other people having this issue and a class action lawsuit. I called the dealer to see if mb was fixing this unofficially or anything along those lines. The service manager pleaded ignorance. He stated he had never heard of such a thing, couldn't imagine it was true or that there would be such a problem. He didn't sound very convincing. Now we have a 'new' car that leaks gas. I don't know what to say beyond that. I'm still too disappointed and stunned at this situation.
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.
I noticed a slight fuel smell when I would fill up the fuel tank. The smell has gradually gotten worse and now is inside the car as well as permeates my garage after setting for a short period. I now have to crack my garage door at night to let vapors escape for safety reasons. This is an absolute safety issue and seems very common with many mercedes benz models and should be addressed. Thank you!
Strong odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. Odor so strong that passengers can not be inside the vehicle for more then several minutes at a time without feeling nausea or dizziness. Hundreds of complaints have been filed for this exact occurrence and mercedes still refuses to acknowledge the defect in the fuel tank. The smell is irreplaceable once the pooling of the fuel absorbs into the back seats . The gasoline vapors inside the cabin are not only unacceptable but an extreme health and safety hazard to occupants of the vehicle. Mileage at the time of initial incident was 63,000.
Gas smell inside and outside of car when you fill car. The gas over flows and form a little pool of gas on top of the gas tank, this is just under the rear seat. This sounds like a known problem and should have been fixed (recalled) by mercedes. I took it to the dealer and had it fixed because I don't want my family sick or hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e-350. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there was a fuel leak in the rear seat of the vehicle where the electronic wiring and fuel sending unit was located. The technician stated that the fuel tank and fuel pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
After gas tank is filled fuel is forced from the top of what appears to be the fuel sending unit below the rear seat. The fuel pools and stains the insulation and bottom of the seat. It causes gas vapors in the car for weeks. Seat and padding have to be pulled and allowed to dry. Excess fuel has to be toweled from the area around the sending unit. Until the tank empties several gallons of gas this procedure has to be repeated. The smell of gasoline in the auto is unforgiveable. I read where this is a problem with many mb's of this type.
Strong odors of gasoline fumes fill passenger compartment of car after car is refueled. Am apprehensive about driving car with gasoline fumes so prevalent.
I noticed a strong gas smell in my garage whenever I fill up the gas tank, I took my car to mercedes benz dealer in houston, tx (mercedes-benz of houston greenway) and it was told that my tank has a hole and it leaks fumes into the surrounding that is why I smelled gas. The dealer asked for $3095 to repair the issue which will require replacing the fuel tank. I have been taken good care of my car and I don't understand why there is a hole in the tank in the first place, I believe it is manufacturer defect in the design/workmanship of the fuel system in this model *tr
Mine is a 90000 mile vehicle showing normal wear, no abuse or no accidents, diagnosed with leaky fuel tank. Just spent $900 on fuel pump, sender and pressure sensor-all of which was to fix strong gas odor. Repairs did not abate the strong gas odor when tank is full. Independent mercedes mechanic then diagnosed as leaky tank and stated that repairs would be about $1500. His parts man said that the part number on the fuel tanks had changed three times-indicating that he thought that mercedes was trying different fixes. Mechanic also said that his shop has diagnosed/fixed several other with same problem. Gas odor is so strong that I believe that a tossed cigarette would ignite my mercedes. Mechanic says that the tank is some form of "plastic" and not metal.
There is a strong fuel smell in the vehicle after filling up gas tank. Dealer found the issue associated to fuel sending unit, which seem to be a recurrent issue with this model in mercedes. Dealer requires $1,400 to fix the issue. I have contacted mbusa to see if they can help with this repair. There has been a voluntary recall on the e class for 03-06 vehicles, however my car is an 07 model and there is no recall on this year, yet forums of mercedes benz owners are filled with same complaint for all e class models with chassis w211. Please investigate this issue. I understand there is an open the federal safety agency case pe12-001 that may be related to my complaint. Thank you for your prompt attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact confirmed that while refueling, fuel leaked from the tank abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 72,500. Updated 8/30/12 the consumer stated every time the fuel tank was filled, it leaked from the left fuel sending unit under the driver's side back seat. Gas fumed were very noticeable outside the vehicle and somewhat inside the vehicle until the car was driven about 100 miles and the fuel level was down about four gallons. Liquid gas puddles were on top of the sending unit and ran down the side of the tank to the ground. The mercedes factory rep refused to replace the leaking parts. The consumer was informed that if the federal safety agency or the class action suit lawsuit were to rule in favor of the customer, they would do something about the problem then. Updated 09/05/12
There is a strong odor of gasoline every time the fuel tank is filled. It appear that the gas is leaking from the fuel tank sending unit on top of the tank.
In reference to pe12-001 ongoing investigation fuel leaks. When gas is put in car, strong gasoline smell inside cabin. Brought to attention to dealers several times & was assured there was nothing wrong. In march 2011, they replaced the fuel pump as goodwill gesture since complaints were received prior to warranty expiring. In april 2012 advised mercedes of fuel smell remained, at this time I was informed of a crack in gas tank under backseat. Fuel tank was replaced, brought car home, after filling with gas, once again strong fuel odor but accompanied by visual of fuel under auto. Mercedes now stated it was due to installation error & now was corrected. I have not picked up vehicle, do not have faith another potential life threatening "error" will not occur. How do we know if the replacement tank/pump doesn't have same design flaw, not worth my children's or my life to find out.
When this model is fueled to a full tank, a strong gas smell fills the car (and later the garage). This continues until the fuel burns down to 3/4 of a tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected. The failure was located at the fuel tank seal. The dealer replaced the fuel tank seal but the failure was not corrected. A few weeks later, the contact noticed a noise in the rear of the vehicle and found that fuel had leaked on the rear seats and the fuel lining injector. The vehicle was taken back the dealer where they advised the contact that the replacement fuel lines could possibly have failed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Gas vapors fill the passenger compartment/cabin when the gas tank is full.
Gasoline vapors fill cabin after refueling. Gasoline is passing from fuel system to some point believed to be beneath or behind rear seats.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated the fuel tank failed. When the fuel tank was full the fuel fumes penetrated the vehicle and the trunk area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed which located the failure within the fuel tank vent hose which was made with a defective plastic liner, and caused the fuel to leak. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer replaced the fuel tank. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 02/15/12*bf the leak was coming from the gas tank vent hose. Updated 03/26/12
When I fill up my gas tank, there is a strong fuel odor. After driving about 30 miles the odor goes away. Took it to the dealer and it was a crack in the upper portion of the fuel tank. This looks to be the exact same issue as many other e350 owners. Total cost for the repair was $2,100. Additionally my check engine light comes on and off randomly. Dealership said it was the camshaft adjusters that need to be replaced. Again, seems to be issues with numerous other owners. My jeep which was half the price has had less problems than my 2007 e350.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted insto the vehicle each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel tank was leaking due to a crack. The dealer also stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
Gasoline odor was smelled in/out after filling up. Found gas-leak beneath driver's rear seat, on top of gas tank, inside the cabin. Also found gas drops on garage floor.
2007 vehicle with less than 30,000 miles. Upon filling fuel tank, vehicle emits gas odor near tank location (rear passenger side wheel). This continues until level in fuel tank is below approx. 3/4 full. Dealer initially replaced seals on fuel tank. Problem continued and they are now replacing the fuel sending units. Based on what I have seen on various discussions and forums, this seems to be a consistent, recurring issue and one that should be addressed by the manufacturer. Gas pooling on top of the tank behind the rear seat and the related emission of fumes is not acceptable nor safe.
I have a 2007 e350. My garage smells of fuel every time when I fill up the tank. The dealer mentioned that there is issue with fuel tank. There are thousands of complains out there but mercedes will not make a recall and handle the repairs. This is not a wear and tear problem. This is should be a recall from mercedes. Since this is known problem and not the first person complaining about this, mbusa should be paying for these failures.
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.
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