general problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz E350

This is a pzev vehicle. When the car is filled over 3/4th of the way, the driver's side near the back tire starts to leak the fuel. There was no warning lights, just the smell and the leaks. It's obvious why this is a safety hazard. This was not inspected by anyone other than myself as it was quite obvious after removing the back seat and accessing the sending unit location. This started after I resolved a fuel pump issue (back in March, resolved this month) mercedes refused to handle ($3k) and noticed on or around 9/24/24.

On [xxx] I was driving and the vehicles stalled in the middle of the street, I couldn’t start it back. I managed to contact aaa and had the vehicle towed to my home because it around 6pm and auto repair shops were closed. Next morning I had aaa towed the vehicle to a local auto repair shop and they told me that fuel pump failed. It would have been very dangerous if we were driving on the freeway, not to mention I had my 85 year old mother in the passenger seat. Please help me as I am sure what I need to do now. It’s a mercedes-benz model E350 2008. I can be reached at [xxx] my name is [xxx] . My car has 87,200 miles. Thank you in advance for all your helps. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Smell of gasoline in the cabin and real bad outside of car.

Gasoline smell all times inside of the car.

My car has smelled like gas for the past few years. Also it has not past inspection for the past 2 years. Mercedes said it was due to a defective intake manifold. Paid to replace the intake manifold and mercedes said 2 new codes appeared. Now the gas tank, fuel pumps, brackets and hoses need to be replaced at a cost of of over 3500. The fuel pumps were replaced in 2014. Not sure why I continue to have problems with fuel pumps and now gas tank. Was informed this year after replacing the intake manifold that there was an extended warranty that concluded December 2022. I think mercedes should resolve this as other vehicles had this same safety issue.

Very strong gas smell both inside and outside of the car with check engine light on. This happened in may of 2022. Could not park the car inside the garage. Contacted mbusa, they said there is an extended warranty for this vehicle for this problem, advised me to take it to mercedes dealer. I took the car to the dealer. They checked it out and said it is not covered under the extended warranty because it has passed the mileage ceiling for pzev which I do not know what pzev is. I checked the NHTSA website, it says 15 years unlimited miles. I had no other choice but to fix the car at the dealer and pay for the cost. A few months later mbusa sent me a letter telling me although it has passed the mileage I might be eligible for a refund and wanted me to file a claim at the dealership. I did and after over two months the dealer again told me it is not covered. I paid about $1100 for the repair and told mbusa that the dealer does not honor what the mbusa letter says. Now even mbusa does not honor what they wrote me in their own letter. They say if my car was non pzev it would have been covered? how was it my fault to have a pzev vehicle? why did mercedes had pzev and non pzev? how is it the customer fault. Both vehicles have the same issue but why one is covered and the other is not? please you be the judge.

Smell heavy gas smell inside of the vehicle but not in the engine bay. Stronger smell in the back seat. Afraid car my catch fire while driving. Having to drive with windows down so I don't get droggy.

Strong fuel odor after topping off. I drove the vehicle and it started to lose power and stalled on the road. The car was towed in the Mercedes Benz dealership.

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz E350. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle leaked fuel from the top of the fuel filter into the back seat of the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called mercedes-benz of ontario at 909-212-8400 (located at 3787 e guasti rd, ontario, CA 91761), but did not receive a return call. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Car smells of gasoline inside and out. Causing headaches, fearing fire or explosions.

I purchased a 2008 E350 4matic sport in November of 2015 and I have been noticing when I buy gas there is a very strong smell of gas within the vehicle for many miles after the purchase. I thought it was just my imagination until a friend was riding with me on a trip to maryland and noticed it too. This keeps happening and I am not sure way.

When I fill the vehicle up with gas there is a strong smell as if it is leaking even though no gas is leaking out to the naked eye. Recently the smell is now invading the cabin space of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. While parked, a strong fuel odor emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no fuel leakage visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sender cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Gas vapor leaks from the car and fills the garage and house. The vapors increase with higher temperatures.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated there was a strong fuel odor. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Ne.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor emitting outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Very strong raw gasoline smell coming from the drivers rear after driving. I checked around car I founded leak. So I can not believe it!.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel constantly in the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

After filling up the gas from gas station, we see gas leak/gas dripping under the car (underneath the rear seat). We can see gas dripping and the smell of the gas inside the car as well as outside the car. When I looked at the internet, there has been lot of incidents reported by plenty of customers and I don't know why mercedes is taking a look at it. It can cause serious fire issues since gas is exposed to air. I hope you will take this seriously. The contact merc dealership where we got this vehicle is 17510 north fwy, houston, TX (281) 305-8970. Thanks.

Went over bad bump in the road and the car now has a fuel smell from a leak. Gas fumes are apparent in the passenger compartment.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine what was causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.

The fuel sending unit is leaking gas when I fill the car up.

There is the smell of gas inside of the vehicle when driving, as well as outside which is particularly noticeable when garaged.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong odor of fuel emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Djr.

Reference pe12001 I occasionally smell gas after filling up my vehicle. Until now, I'd just figured I stepped in some fuel at the station and that the smell was coming from my shoes, but understand that there is an issue with the fuel system.