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Whenever I fill my gas tank, there is a strong smell of gas in the garage that persist until I've driven approx. 100 miles or more. I've since started parking outside for fear that the gas water heater for my house (which is located in the garage), may explode because the smell is so strong. I went online and noticed that there are a lot of the same complaints for the E320. Is there some kind of recall for this problem" if not, does Mercedes Benz have any responsibility for this repair which seems to be a plastic part on top of the fuel tank"
The contact owns 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle as well as a small amount of fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I begin to smell fumes after a fill up and replaced the filler cap. This did not solve the problem and the problem progressed. I was told by the dealership were I purchased the car that the fuel tank was leaking. The dealer wants $3,000 to repair something that should not be happening under normal ware.
There is a strong gasoline smell coming from the car after I filled up at the local gas station. I noticed the smell was very strong in my garage and was able to trace it to my Mercedes 2003 E320. It only has 40,000 miles on the odometer and is maintained on a regular basis at my local Mercedes dealer.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, a strong gasoline fuel smell was emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel tank had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that fuel leaked onto the passenger side rear floorboard and the odor of gasoline fuel was prominent in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump and the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 169,500.
Each time I fill up the gas tank to capacity, the fuel tank emits vapors. It seemed somewhat tolerable in the past, though this past week, it was enough to go through walls and up 2 stories. It's past tolerable and just downright unacceptable now. I know I'm not the only owner to have this problem. Frankly I'm amazed a company with the "pedigree" of Mercedes Benz has allowed this to go unsolved across the market.
Sending unit leaks gasoline into the cabin of the vehicle letting in intense fuel vapors as well as actual liquid fuel into the cabin. Furthermore the faulty sending unit causes a fuel leak from the gas tank to the exterior of the vehicle leaving puddles outside of the car while parked and continuing to leak while driving. Both of these pose an extreme danger of fire hazard, as well as a health risk from constantly inhaling gasoline fumes.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz 320E. The contact stated that while driving out of the parking lot fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 49,000.
Strong gas smell in garage after filling gas tank. Appeared to come from left rear side of the car. A few days later, the check engine light came on. Diagnosis by dealer is that there is a crack in the upper part of the gas tank. Gas tank and fuel assembly must be replaced. Estimate is for $3,000. Not covered by warranty and customer must pay full replacement cost.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. While at the dealer for unrelated repairs, the contact was made aware of a fuel leak. The technician stated that the fuel line would have to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate fialure mileage was 49,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes E class. The contact stated that a fuel odor was present inside of the vehicle and the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified and stated that they were unaware of this type of failure. The dealer also stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The manufacturer was notified and repeated the dealer's sentiments. The failure and current mileages were 103,000.
I have an 03 Mercedes E320 and it just started leaking under the back seat last week. I can smell the vapors once I removed the back seat I can see the puddle of gas. 88K miles. Spoke to mb there is no open recall.
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- Los Angeles, CA, USA