general problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

Four problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2011

The contact owns 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that after refueling, he was unable to start the vehicle and the check engine lamp illuminated. The contact stated that fuel fumes were also emitted into the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that fuel was collecting under the rear seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 106,945.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2010

Constant fuel leak, with fuel vapors that can be smelled outside and inside of the car. The leak is worse after fueling the car. There is a constant fuel smell inside the car.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2008

6 disc changer door will not open. Right after bumper to bumper warranty was over, dealer said they had replaced many of them that week, but refused to fix it and it was only 1,000 miles past warranty. Before warranty was up, the dealer said the fixed gas hose recall but still smell gas after filling the vehicle. They will not look at it anymore.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2004

Tapping noise inside the car : the fuel canister touches the chasis and make loud tapping noise inside the car, reported this to mbusa and reperesetative put insulation around fuel canister and which is not safe.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500

Gasoline Fuel System problems
4
Tank Assembly problems
3
Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems
1


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