There is a strong fuel smell in the vehicle after filling up gas tank. Mercedes benz dealer found the issue associated to left side fuel sending unit, which seem to be a recurrent issue with this model in mercedes. Dealer requires $875.34 to fix the issue. I have contacted mbusa to see if they can help with this repair. In 2008 there was a voluntary recall #2008-020001,on some e and cls class for 03-06 vehicles, however I was told my car VIN is not part of this recall. Web 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. This is my second mercedes w211 model vehicle with the same issue.
2004 Mercedes Benz E500 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e-500. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle emitted the smell of gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 82,838. Updated 10/10/12 *cn the consumer stated that the dealer found gasoline leaking underneath the rear seats and puddling. Updated 10/10/2012
There is a smell of gas fumes inside and outside of the car. When the tank is full, liquid gas can be seen running from the topside of the tank, to the driver's side fuel pump.
Noticed a strong gasoline smell in my garage and inside my vehicle. Also noticed that my left rear passenger seat was discolored with dark yellow staining. Check engine light appeared on car and took to local mercedes-benz dealer to check problem and was told that the fuel sending unit had failed and that raw fuel was leaking in passenger compartment causing the gasoline odor and staining to upholstery. Was strongly urged by service advisor at mercedes-benz to replace the sending unit "anytime you're leaking fuel that's a safety issue". Had sending unit replaced as advised and was told to keep windows down to air the car of gasoline fumes. Mercedes- benz attempted to clean upholstery however this was unsuccessful and will likely need to be replaced.
Strong fuel smell inside and outside of car after refueling.
After filling my car with gas a strong odor of gasoline is present. You smell the odor from both inside and outside of the car. After the gas goes below about 3/4 of a tank the smell is no longer present. I have read several online complaints of other owners of this vehicle having the same issues.
Strong gas odor from left rear wheel area after filling tank fully. Stops leaking fuel when tank reaches about 3/4 full.
Tl* the contact owns 2004 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that after refueling, he was unable to start the vehicle and the check engine lamp illuminated. The contact stated that fuel fumes were also emitted into the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that fuel was collecting under the rear seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 106,945.
Constant fuel leak, with fuel vapors that can be smelled outside and inside of the car. The leak is worse after fueling the car. There is a constant fuel smell inside the car.
Gas odor both inside and outside of vehicle when tank is filled to maximum capacity. Odor lingers until tank is about half empty. Inspected fuel pump/filter located under rear drivers side seat and discovered gas leakage/puddle. Gas leak is within a couple of centimeters from two electrical cable connections attached to fuel pump/filter - an imminent fire hazard. Prevailing fumes are hazardous to vehicle passengers, especially small children, and may cause dizziness while driving or loss of consciousness.
Tl*the contact owns 2004 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the warning light "brake failure and esp failure" were displayed and also indicated that the contact should drive onto the emergency lane. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes; however, when he was able to stop it by downshifting and engaging the emergency brake. The contact stated this could have caused a major crash. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was performing a diagnostic test when the complaint was filed. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The contact had also viewed numerous complaints via the internet regarding brake failure for his year, make and model vehicle. The contact stated the manufacturer was not issued a recall but was fully aware of the brake system failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 01/13/11*bf the consumer also stated there was a smell of gas. It was determined the gas tank was cracked. Also, the front ball joint broke. The consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 01/24/11
We had noticed a strong smell of gasoline in our garage each morning just after we had filled the car with gas. We took the mb to myerstar mercedes, they found crack in the upper middle front of the plastic fuel tank and had to replace the fuel tank. This defect should never have occurred in a vehicle that's only five years old with 45,000 miles. This defect could have caused an explosion and fire in our garage. *tr copy of movie.wmv updated 05/02/11 *bf updated 12/29/11
6 disc changer door will not open. Right after bumper to bumper warranty was over, dealer said they had replaced many of them that week, but refused to fix it and it was only 1,000 miles past warranty. Before warranty was up, the dealer said the fixed gas hose recall but still smell gas after filling the vehicle. They will not look at it anymore.
Tapping noise inside the car : the fuel canister touches the chasis and make loud tapping noise inside the car, reported this to mbusa and reperesetative put insulation around fuel canister and which is not safe.
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