Tank Mounting problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E320

One problem related to tank mounting has been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Mounting problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2011

While driving I started smelling gas, especially when I would have just filled the tank. This smell went on for years, it got odor got stronger and stronger so finally I went and got it diagnosed and my mechanic said that I need replace my fuel pump and showed me the gasoline under the rear seat (rear driver's side) the amount of gas was so great that I called and asked my rep at mercedes if there was indeed a recall on the part and I also told him that my mechanic said that there should have been a recall on it , and still he said no. So I replaced the part on my own. Now I am smelling the fumes again, I take it that it is coming from the other side. I have to ride with my windows down and/or sunroof open to keep from getting the head-aches again. This have been ongoing for years now . I purchased the car in Jan. 2008.


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



E320 Service Bulletins
E320 Defect Investigations