Mercedes Benz CLS500 owners have reported 3 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems |
Bought this car less than 30 days ago and it has very strong gas smell every time after refueling inside and outside the car. . . I have to leave my garage door open because of the strong gas fumes in the garage that also creep into the house!! Read details...
Leaking fuel from crack in fuel tank. Service advisor at local Mercedes Benz dealership states crack is from seal found on top of tank. Required replacing of fuel tank and fuel pump seals fumes from fuel seaped into vehicle and back seat cushions with very strong smell of fuel. Read details...