10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 4
Average Mileage:
195,510 miles

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problem #6

May 202011

E320 6-cyl

  • miles
Noticed a strong gas smell after fill ups. Brought the car to the dealer expecting it to be a seal or something but found out that the top of the tank is prone to cracking around the inlet. When the fuel is full it leaks. Apparently this is a common problem with the E class. Seems very dangerous to have a car that is only a few years old that has a problem with a leaky gas tank" I think it cost between 2K and 3K to replace the tank. I really don't think a car that is that expensive, that new should have a issue like this"

- Desert Hills, AZ, USA

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problem #5

Aug 132012

E320

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

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problem #4

Feb 082012

E320

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, he would smell gasoline from the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

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problem #3

Apr 042012

E320 6-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
After filling the gas tank, I noticed a strong odor after I got home and got out of car. After further inspection I noticed puddle of gas on drivers side of car just in front of rear tire. This happens every time now when I fill up the gas tank. My short term resolution until this can be fixed is to not fill up gas tank all the way.

- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

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problem #2

Apr 042012

E320

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the fuel was leaking. There was also a strong gasoline odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle that would worsen when the fuel tank was refueled to capacity. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who advised the contact that the vehicle was outside of warranty and provided no further assistance. Failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 101,000.

- Mount Pleasant , SC, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012012

E320 6-cyl Diesel

  • 107,000 miles
Noticed a strong gasoline odor emanating from the rear of the car. On further investigation, I discovered that there was fuel pooling underneath the drivers side back seat and that two electrical wires were submerged in the fuel collecting underneath the seat. The fuel originated from a crack near the top of the fuel sending unit. This is a potential fire hazard not to mention the significant health issues to all passengers including the nine year old that is transported in this vehicle. This is a known issue and should be thoroughly investigated.

- Miami, FL, USA

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