14 problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver is experiencing a heavy odor of gasoline after fill up. Vehicle is not overfilled/topped off. Vehicle was sitting inside garage when owner noticed a heavy fuel odor and notified fire department to investigate. Per recommendations of fire department, keep vehicle out of garage until issue could be inspected by a qualified mechanic. Mechanic inspected fuel system and found fuel leak under rear seats near fuel pump/sending unit. Mercedes benz refuses repair issue saying it is not a safety issue. Gasoline fumes/vapors are especially heavy inside a single car garage, and if a ignition source is introduced it could become fatal.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz E320. The contact stated that a smell fuel was perceived inside and outside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the american service center dealer (703-284-2500, located at 624 s glebe rd, arlington, va 22204) where it was diagnosed that a canister valve and purge valve shut off and caused fuel to leak in the back of the vehicle. Technician advised that the valves and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Fe.
Customer complains of fuel smell outside of vehicle on approach. Upon entering the vehicle the smell is unbearable and causes nausea when driving. Inspected the vehicle and found the left side (driver's) fuel pump seal is leaking causing fuel to puddle and saturate inspection plate. The fuel wicks past inspection plate gasket and into the passenger compartment saturating the area directly under the rear seat. Replaced fuel pump module with seal (gasket) as well as gasket on right (passenger) side.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that fuel leaked into the rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
When the gas tank is filled over 75% there is a strong fuel smell inside and outside the vehicle. If I fill less than 75% there is no problem. I have experimented with fuel levels from full ( not topping off ) down to the 75% and will have the fuel smell. The smell will cease whenever the level drops below the 75%. Leak is coming from fuel pump seal / gas tank. Called multiple dealers and they acknowledged this is common problem.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted in the rear seating area of the vehicle. The contact performed an inspection and found that the plastic casting of the fuel pump injector valve top was fractured and caused gasoline to leak and penetrate the cabin. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.
Smelled gas in car. Each day I would get a headache, normally I not prone to have headaches. This went on for a few weeks. I took car in and learned that both fuel pumps had to be replaced. I was informed that this could have been carbon monoxide poisoning.
I took my vehicle to my regular independent mercedes-benz mechanic because there was strong gasoline smell inside the passenger area of the car and I noticed there was a small puddle of gasoline under the car whenever I filled up my tank. My mechanic inspected the car and found gasoline pooled up in the recess where the fuel pump attached to the fuel tank. He informed me that the leaking fuel posed a serious safety hazard and could possibly lead to a fire, or even a possible explosion should I park inside my garage. He said the water heater pilot light or any other source of spark could ignite the fumes and burn my house down. In addition, he stated he had seen this same problem many times before and that mercedes-benz has been aware of the problem for many years but refuses to accept that they had installed a defective part in the thousands of vehicles of this model they produced. It would simply be too expensive to remedy. If I wanted it repaired it would be at my own expense since mercedes-benz is accepting no responsibility for this known issue. The leak has caused my vehicle to be unsafe to operate.
I own a 2004 E320 with only 44,652 miles. After every fill up strong order of gas from left side near back seat area also check engine light will always comes on. I took car to a mb mechanic trained by mb he removed the rear seat and left fuel sending unit cover , found a huge puddle of gas on and round gas tank pump area. I was told the pump seal was no good, I had the pump and seal replaced, filled tank again with the same result. Finally, last Friday, with the seat and sending unit cover off we filled the tank and drove the two miles back to the mechanic shop, when we arrived the whole area around the pump was full of fuel, upon inspection one could see the fuel running from the top of the fuel tank and puddle around base of the fuel pump. We video the fuel running from top of the fuel tank. Contacted local mb dealer where I purchased the vehicle but was told there is no warranty on vehicle. The dealer will inspect and repair the vehicle but the expense will be on me. I don't allow anyone in my family to drive this car because of this problem. This is very dangerous situation that needs to be address.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that there was a gasoline fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a fuel leak in the fuel pump. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised that the seal around the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact did not replace the seal. The failure mileage was 128,100.
Mercedes E320 2004 smells like gasoline in my garage, especially left side (though fuel door on right). I took to my mechanic who told me gasoline puddling on top of tank and I needed fuel pump, fuel pump seals left and right, fuel pump bracket and cable harness. Spent $625 to fix. I saw in newspaper yesterday (March 20, 2013) NHTSA has received 533 complaints regarding fuel leaks regarding mercedes. I think there is something wrong.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz 320e. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed a strong gasoline fuel odor around the vehcle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,741. Kmj.
There has been a strong smell of gasoline in my garage where E320 is parked on multiple occassions over the past year. Most recently, fuel pump was replaced by benz dealer service technician and the smell became stronger and stronger only to find gas leaking from car 2 days later.
A strong smell of fuel was present after starting the vehicle in my driveway. Checked the vehicle for leaks and found none. The following day, the same occurred in my driveway but fuel seeped from the rear of the vehicle when I backed up. Took the car to my mercedes mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced the fuel pump and lines located above the fuel tank.