Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz E320

Mercedes Benz E320 owners have reported 56 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mercedes Benz E320


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mercedes Benz E320

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the fuel tank was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated while parked and the engine turned off, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel sending unit would need to be replaced.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz E320. The contact stated whenever filling up the vehicle with fuel, there was a strong odor of gasoline. The contact then moved the back seat where the fuel tank was located; the fuel was going onto the vehicle instead of the tank.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

After filling up the fuel tank to full, I noticed a very strong fuel odor inside and outside of the car. Does not make any difference whether the car is moving or parked. The purge valve filter was replaced but the problem remains. I use this vehicle to transport my newborn son daily.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

I've had the smell of fuel in my E320 base model for about 2-3 months now. I didn't pay it much attention until now (3/31/2012) when I did a little research for myself and found a leak from the fuel pump to fuel line housing.   Read details...




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