3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #3

Mar 122012

E-500 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Mercedes E350 purchased in November 2007. Current mileage less than 90K. In March 2012 I entered my garage and smelled a heavy scent of gasoline. Vehicle taken to Mercedes Benz of buckhead. Advised that there was a problem with fuel leaking under back passenger seat. Vehicle has never been involved in an accident. Repair cost $965.63.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 312013

E-500 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
I'm writing to lodge a complaint concerning a dangerous fuel leak into the cabin of my parents' 2006 Mercedes Benz E 350 (VIN [xxx]), which has resulted in gas soaking the rear insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion, all of which are "soaked" in gas (per the repair recommendation from mb of san diego). I should add that the car only has about 55K miles. My mom is 76 and my dad is 82. They don't drive much-- just local errands. The only reason my mom caught this one was the strong gas smell in the cabin. I am writing to you directly for the following reasons: 1.this relates to your on-going investigation #PE12-001. 2.the fuel leak presents a dangerous risk of fire and risk of gas fume inhalation to the driver and passengers. 3.the fuel from the leak does in fact soak into rear insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion, despite the incorrect denial of that fact by mb-usa to the NHTSA. (see letter from mb-usa to you.) 4.the service advisor at mb of san diego told me last week that he has personally seen a lot of these fuel leaks into the cabin with mbs. I have asked the dealer performing the repair to save the defective the part(s) and the soaked insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion. It is available for your inspection.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)... updated 02-07-13 updated 2/12/2013 02/15/2013

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 122012

E-500 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
Fuel smell when vehicle is filled up...fuel leaking at top of fuel tank...this is a know problem with the W211 E class cars from 2003 to 2009 dealer wants $2000 to repair this flaw in the fuel system Mercedes will not help at all with this known problem.

- St Johns, FL, USA

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