Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz CLS55

Mercedes Benz CLS55 owners have reported 2 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 tank assembly (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank mounting (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 CLS55

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tank Assembly problems
1
Tank Mounting problems
1

Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mercedes Benz CLS55

The Tank Assembly problem

Gasoline leak creating extreme odor inside and around car exterior. Dealership states fuel sending units and tank need to be replaced at my expense. My car was included in the related recall #2008-020001 and was subsequently serviced at dealership 1/19/09 to address the issue.   Read details...

The Tank Mounting problem

Strong odor of fuel after filling tank. This quickly lead to fuel odor anytime car was started. I became aware of similar problems posted about my vehicle online. I removed the back passenger seat and inspected the fuel pump below panels and found that the driver side plastic pump hanger assembly   Read details...




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