general problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz E350

While driving 70 on hwy, check engine light came on, so I immediately stopped and called a tow truck. Mechanic's diagnosis was that the tumble flap was broken in the air intake manifold. The only fix is replacing the entire manifold for $2000 plus labor, tax and gaskets. The flaps are small and could be an inexpensive fix but all dealerships that I called confirmed that the only fix available is to replace the entire air intake manifold. Research tells me that this is a very common problem on this and many other models within the same years.

Based on news reports from earlier this year, I understand that the NHTSA is investigating complaints of fuel leaks that are common with Mercedes Benz e-class models between 2003 - 2009. I am writing to submit a complaint about my wife's 2006 e 350 that was just serviced for a fuel leak. For sometime she noticed a gas smell after refueling. On 10/16/13 when she refueled the fumes in the car were very strong and did not go away so she took the car to the nearby dealership for service the next morning. The dealership identified the problem as a fuel leak. The leak was severe enough that gas had leaked into the cushions of the back seat where our 3 year old toddler typically sits. The dealership identified the problem as a "safety concern". I agreed. I also expressed my concern to the dealership and mbusa about the gas that leaked into the seat cushion and that the leak seems to be a common problem with their e-class models. Although we have paid for the completed repair, I requested that the repair be covered by mbusa. Because no recall exists, mbusa does not acknowledge the leak as a defect and is currently reviewing my request for an out-of-warranty repair coverage, including the replacement of the rear seat cushion. My wife, oldest son and I have previously been diagnosed with asthma. I am concerned that the fumes that continue to linger will threaten asthma-related complications. I am happy to provide additional information upon request.

Hello I am the owner of a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 and I am experiencing strong odor of gasoline in the cabin causing me headaches and blurred vision while driving. Additionally there is significant leakage of gasoline on to the pavement.

Car fire - complete loss updated 04/18/lj pictures received. 04/18/13.

Strong smell of gasoline when car is filled with gas.

Mercedes E350 2006, has bad odor of gas. I noticed after filling up gas, and parked my car in garage in the morning my whole garage had a smell of gas. I looked around underneath and every where inside outside I don't see any leak of gas. I can just smell gas fumes. . . I have called mercedes dealer haven't heard anything back and I research web and found so many other cars of mercedes have this problem. . I hope this can be recall and fix.

The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz E350. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor from the rear driver’s side seat. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel level sending unit and the seals and gaskets to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was unable to continue driving the vehicle due to odor. The contact towed the vehicle to another local dealer, mercedes-benz of myrtle beach (936 jason blvd, myrtle beach, SC 29577, (843) 848-6800) where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line and all the seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

My 2006 Mercedes Benz e-350 continue to have strong odor of gasoline inside. The car has been in the shop several times but the dealer refuses to fix it.

On gas filled up, the entire garage smell of strong gasoline smell that can cause nausea and dizziness if garage door is not opened to allow fresh air, mechanics said there is a leak in the fuel system and similar car owners have the same issue. Smell will go away when the fuel level is below 7/8 level. I started having this problem at around 40,000 miles and currently around 48,000, I hardly use the vehicle due to the smell and safety concern. Mercedes should recall this defects for epa, safety and health concerns before any incidence and resulting class action lawsuit.