The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit an overpowering gasoline odor inside the vehicle whenever the fuel tank was refueled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

I started smelling gas in the car cabin. There was gas on my driveway as well. The gas sign started to flash on my dash and the check engine light came on. Went to the dealership and they said there was a major leak in the purge system. They quoted me $3066.88. They should take responsibility and not pass it on to me.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was smelled within the cabin. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Strong odor of gasoline evident after fill up. This coincided with accuracy issues of the fuel gauge, where vehicle now runs out of gas when gauge indicates 1/4 tank. The strong smell of gas happens now repeatedly with every fill up, which seems to indicate some form of leakage at or near the top of the tank.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that while parked, a strong gasoline odor was emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,700. The VIN was unavailable.

- Nashville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that a fuel odor was emitted from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,800.

- Namp, ID, USA

I purchased the Mercedes in April 2013 of this year and less than 30 days of purchasing the car I had major repairs done to the car. I slightly smelled fuel vapors when I purchased the car however I thought that it was just a possible after effect of me refueling the car. Over the course of two months the fumes became worse and worse and I stay with a migraine everyday. Today was unbearable as it is hot outside and it is becoming hard to concentrate and it feels like my head is about to burst. I am going to take it into the dealer as this is the worst experience in my life! the people I purchased the car from refused to pay for anything and I wanted to return the call altogether! I plan on going to the dealer, and to the doctor.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor when the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.

- Gilbert , AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the there was a strong gasoline fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would frequently hesitate to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact was advised that the fuel pump neck and the fuel pump sending unit failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 97,000.

- Lewisville , TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that after filling the fuel tank, he would smelled fuel outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Wellington, FL, USA

After filling fuel tank and parking car in garage, I noticed a strong fuel odor.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

Vehicle was bought on 3/19/13 from a used car dealer. On 3/22/13 tank was filled and strong gas smell was noticed when parked in garage. Had mechanic replace both sending units on top of tank on 4/5/13. The problem with smell still exists everytime tank is filled, and seems to be concentrated by the left rear wheel well. We are very concerned, and are convinced that there is a defect with the fuel tank, which is most definitely a safety issue.

- Miami, FL, USA

Recently, my 2003 E320 Mercedes Benz continue to produce a very strong odor of gasoline immediately after fill up. I checked the car surrounding for any available leak but I could not find any. I had the car for more than seven (7) years with the smell could someone explain why? all indicators on the panel says normal please help!!! before the explosion!!!!!!!!!!!

- Austell, GA, USA

When the gas tank is filled full of fuel a strong odor of fuel is present inside of the car. I have looked under the back seat and seen a small amount of fuel escapes from the fuel system. Since I noticed this I have not filled my car up all the way as long as I don't fill it more than three quarters full the problem does not occur.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

Car is used only for work and mostly highway driving for appointments. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out on the E320. An investigation reveled that a valve had failed in the radiator causing coolant from the engine to mix in with the transmission fluid which in turn burnt out parts in the transmission. Also there is hesitation when stepping on the gas pedal the car sometimes sputters to shut off when stopping.

- York, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that when refueling, there was strong smell of gasoline inside and outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

The car develops a very strong smell of gasoline after filling the gas tank. Other owners of Mercedes E class vehicles have investigated where the smell is coming from and found that gasoline is pooling up under the rear seat on the fuel sender unit. When I went to my dealer, they told me that it in fact was the fuel sender unit that was causing the strong smell of gas inside my garage, and sometimes car. The fact that there are live wires near the pooling gas and the fact that the smell of gasoline is so strong leads me to believe that this is a safety issue that Mercedes needs to address right away. I have kids that are in the car 3 times a day and I do not feel comfortable with them in the car.

- Corona, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz E 320. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the two valves and the fuel sending unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred a few months after the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The current mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

Fuel leak strong gasoline smell after refueling the vehicle.

- Margate, FL, USA

There is a strong distinct gasoline odor in the cabin of the car. This is most noticeable and strongest after refueling.

- La Palma, CA, USA