Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz 500

Mercedes Benz 500 owners have reported 4 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mercedes Benz 500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tank Assembly problems
2
Fuel Pump problems
1
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1

Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mercedes Benz 500

The Tank Assembly problem

Serious fuel tank leak resulting from possible design/manufacturer defect or damage in shipping requiring replacement of tank. Mercedes will not allow my investigator to inspect tank. Mr   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

When applying the brakes vehicle stalled inadvertently. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle had recall repairs done. Currently, stalling problems recurred.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

When it rains the car shakes and then eventually the engine would just shut down, due to a harness problem. Due to the same problem the speed of the car it starts to slows down before the engine dies out and when I try to close or open the window it would do it slowly, not at normal speed.   Read details...




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