15 problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Daughter drives this car. I have owned it since 2005. Mercedes never notified us nor made us aware of an extended warranty on the defective fuel tanks. A mechanic told us about the warranty and told us to contact mercedes immediately. February 2018 I contacted corporate office and they told me twice that I needed to have the car taken to mercedes dealership and have them confirmed the issue. Twice mercedes corporate office reps told me to drive it to dealership and have them evaluate the car, contact corporate for an " exception". I did just so. The car runs okay, however, the strong gas smell inside the car is frightening and I had the car towed to the mercedes dealership because I could not chance my daughter dying in a automobile explosion. As a matter of fact, we have been renting cars from enterprise for my daughter for the past 2 months since her car is out of commission. For god's sake, she's our daughter and the car could explode! the dealership confirmed that the fuel tank is indeed defective and is eligible for the repair. However, the reps at corporate decided to not to extend the "exception" after all. Mercedes never notified us of the fuel tank defect/recall/warranty extension. Though it's drivable, I refuse to have my daughter risk her life. I did everything corp office said I should do and now they are back peddling. They are making us pay for the roundtrip towing and this is unfair. Gross misrepresentation. Driving with a fuel tank leak is deadly. They need to honor this repair. They should not have instructed me to tow a car to their authorized dealership if they knew from the beginning that they were not going to make the exception.
Recently on today 7-12-16 at 174,000 miles the display on my 2003 E320 4s Mercedes Benz all of a suddenly displayed an illuminated message in bright white : "brake" service brake visit workshop. My vehicle was in motion on a busy major highway when the hydraulic brake system exhibited this message. Shortly prior to this messaging, I notice my brakes were more hard to apply pressure,. I am glad I wasn't driving fast, this could have been a serious tragedy to myself as well as those others on the expressway just a as I was. 2. Problem with my gas tank after I fill the tank , the gas fumes become so intense after parking this vehicle inside my garage. I didn't know there were a recall. Is this fuel safety hazard recall still in effect? if so, whom do I contact to have it repaired at no cost to me the owner? 3. 4 months prior in March 2016 I incurred a problem with the coolant fluid leaking into the transmission resulting in a major monetary expense out of my pockets above $5000. Can this be covered by the manufactuer so I may be able to be reimbursed?.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz e-320. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refuelled and parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no physical evidence of a fuel leak outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,618. Ah.
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz E320. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present in and around the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred when the vehicle was fueled. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lokey mercedes-benz, 19820 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, FL 33764) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, fuel lines, and exhaust system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the fuel tank and fuel lines would be covered under an extended warranty. Any additional parts or labor would be at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
There is a gas leak on the sending unit (fuel tank) when the vehicle is filled with fuel. This is an extremely dangerous issue, and it is common with the Mercedes Benz E320. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of my child who complains of the strong smell of gas while riding in the car. It leaves the smell of gas in my garage as well.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. After refueling the vehicle, there were strong fuel fumes emitting from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted from the vehicle constantly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician suggested as an interim fix to not fully fill the fuel tank but provided no diagnosis or remedy for the failure. The contact continued to smell the strong fumes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit an overpowering gasoline odor inside the vehicle whenever the fuel tank was refueled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a stron fuel odor when the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. Li.
Vehicle was bought on 3/19/13 from a used car dealer. On 3/22/13 tank was filled and strong gas smell was noticed when parked in garage. Had mechanic replace both sending units on top of tank on 4/5/13. The problem with smell still exists everytime tank is filled, and seems to be concentrated by the left rear wheel well. We are very concerned, and are convinced that there is a defect with the fuel tank, which is most definitely a safety issue.
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?.
2003 E320 Mercedes Benz - fuel tank leaking - dealers wants to charge over $2,000 to repair.
When I fill the gas tank of my 2003 mbz E320 there is always a strong smell of gas. Emitting from my vehicle.
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.
Tl- 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. Kmj.