Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500

Nine problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2019

Fuel pump under warranty and mercedes dealer refused to reimburse for repair.

2 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2018

I took my car to the dealership because it was a red battery on the dash board, I was told I need a fuel pump, I told the dealership I have a warranty for this, but I was told the paper I have explain what a warranty is, I called mercedes headquarters several times and I was told I keep calling about the same thing its in the notes it is up to the service manager to approve the warranty I had to pay for the car repairs even tho I had a warranty. I took my car to another mechanic and I was told I need a battery, my car in the streets while I was driving to the dealership I called and had it towed to the dealership my grandbaby and I was in the heat for over an hour waiting for the tow truck, I also took my car to goodyear and they put it on the computer 2x and they did not know why the red light was on they but though I just need another battery.

3 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that the fuel system and gasket were leaking and the fumes were strong that the vehicle was unable to be used. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the top seal and the fuel pump were repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The dealer stated that the since the vehicle was repaired previously at a independent mechanic, the dealer will no longer cover the recall even though the repair cost were covered by the contact initially. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000.

4 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2014

Bad fuel smell coming into the cab of the vehicle. They have already replaced fuel pump last year and it was smelling so I thought there was something related to that. I went to the mechanic and after they took apart the back seat, they showed me the work they did and the current problem which was a leak in the gas tank from the top bolt that is molded to the plastic tank. He then showed me a stack of tanks about 5 or 6 fuel tanks high, that he said were the tanks that they changed out last week, saying this is a common problem. The rough estimate was $2000. 00.

5 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz e-500. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump sending unit was leaking after the tank was filled. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

6 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2014

The design of fuel pump in all the Mercedes Benz is very very defective , the company has shown gross negligence to safety of consumers, when ever I fill up the fuel tank , it starts leaking and starts emitting very foul smell in side and out side the car, I think if there is too much leakage of gas which is fitted under the back seats of car , if there is smoker passenger , the car can catch fire right away, I have complained to the dealer to fix this problem , the do not want to cover under warranty for safet , because the car is more than 4 years old and the mileage is more than 50,000, I complained to the head office in new jersey , they suggested me to replace the tank , and pay for it ,the estimate is about $4000. 00 , since it is safet issue they should recall all the cars, which are in thousands with the same defect, I hope you can take care of this problem or file a class law suit to be files again the company for gross negligence.

7 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2013

Noticed a fuel smell in cabin of car and in closed garage. Very strong when recently filled up. Brought to dealer and they found leaking fuel pump assembly on drivers side. Required complete replacement of fuel system.

8 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2012

Strong gasoline smell in the car, took it to the dealer for diagnosis, gas leaking from top of gas tank which was underneath the back seat. Remedy was to replace the fuel pump. Which I did at a cost of $479. 63.

9 Other Fuel System Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact noticed a fuel leak between the driver side fuel tank and the fuel pump, which seeped to both rear seats. A strong gasoline fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle whether in operation or stationary. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.


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