general problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E320

Four problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

At every refuel, I would smell the gas fumes in the cabin of the car and outside of the car. The smells were strongest in the back seat of the car.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel sending unit. The contact was also informed there was a failure within the seal of the fuel sending unit. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz e 320. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage and exhibiting an abnormally overpowering gasoline fuel odor. The odor filled both the garage and the contacts residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a fuel leak. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that a case manager would return the contacts call. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,716. The VIN was not available.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E320



E320 Service Bulletins
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