Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz E500

Mercedes Benz E500 owners have reported 34 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 (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (13 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 E500


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mercedes Benz E500

The Tank Assembly problem

I own a 2003 mercedes E500. 100, 000 miles and I can smell heavy gas fumes from both interior and exterior of my car. The cars rearleft driverside has extreme gas vapor fumes coming from fueltank area behind right rear wheel.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz E500. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor detected. The vehicle was taken to euro auto center (5180 venice blvd los angeles, CA 90019, (323) 938-9888) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear seats were soaked in fuel.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz E500. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that upon making a stop, he noticed fuel leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Gas odor both inside and outside of vehicle when tank is filled to maximum capacity. Odor lingers until tank is about half empty. Inspected fuel pump/filter located under rear drivers side seat and discovered gas leakage/puddle.   Read details...

The Auxillary Tank problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned the fuel tank could only be filled half way to avoid the fuel from leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.   Read details...




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