10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 90,295 miles
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I have a strong smell of gas after filling up tank. Noticed very strong when sitting in garage overnight.
- Minneola, FL, USA
Fuel smell in rear inside (and outside) particularly after filling it up with gas.
- Hingham, MA, USA
Check engine light comes on shortly after fill up of gasoline. Light goes out when tank is about 1/2. repeats at next fill up. Check engine code is P0456: Evap system very small leak.
- Herndon, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E-350. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000.
- Woodlands , TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. While filling up the vehicle with fuel, the contact smelled fuel inside the cabin and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 02/10/15 updated 10/6/2015
- Scotts Dale, AZ, USA
Very strong fuel (gas) smell in cabin. Will not go away. Smells like gas in cabin.
- Maitland, FL, USA
When I fill the gas tank to full, the gas smell is very strong inside/outside of car. The problem is consistent with every fill up. Dealer suggests that this may be a result of fuel tank leaks. Updated 4/24/2015
- Overland Park , KS, USA
When I fill the gas tank to full, the gas smell is very strong inside/outside of car.
- Franklin, TN, USA
After fueling the car, strong odor of gasoline stays until tank is 3/4 or less full. The problem is consistent with every fill up. Replaces gas cap but it was not it. Seems like it is commonly occurring problem with leaking gas seals or tanks.
- Murrieta , CA, USA
About a year ago (May 2013) we noticed gas smell in the compartment of the car. Initially it was sporadic. We thought it was from outside of the car or may be under the car, or gas tank cap was not tightened properly. After I took my car to Mercedes Benz dealership on 9/6/13, I found out that the smell was not from either of the above scenarios. It was indeed from inside the cabin and the Mercedes Benz technician told me that it was from fuel leakage under the back seat and it would cost $1380 to fix it. Additionally he said that he had seen numerous cases like mine, and some were so bad that they would not be able to drive it in, and had to tow the car in. Because of the high cost in addition to the other repairs that I had to do worth $1,200, I decided to delay this repair. Now we can not even drive the car because of the intense smell and will cost me probably more that $1,380 to fix it. I believe strongly that this is a manufacturer defect and should be fixed and paid for by Mercedes Benz.
- Glendale, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present while inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the fuel line was cracked and there was a fuel leak on the driver's side. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 78,089.
- Beauford, SC, USA
Fuel leaks and strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of their vehicle particularly after refueling.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
After I fill my gas tank there a strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of the vehicle, particularly after refueling. Possible problem could be the fuel pump and fuel filter along with the gas tank. The odor is so severe we had to park our car outside the garage after filling. The time we didn't it caused severe illness (nausea) to my wife.
- Lenexa , KS, USA
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
Strong gas smell when car is refueled.
- Stuart, FL, USA
Strong gas smell after filling the tank. The whole garage smells like gas. Dealer said they are unaware of such issue and no recall for this issue. I'm surprised because I read a lot about these issues online. It should be addressed asap because it can trigger fire or explosion.
- Walnut, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that after refueling, there was a strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle due to a fuel leak from under the front passenger's seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.
- Roseville, CA, USA
Dealerships are telling us that the E350 should be recalled for the gas tank leak issue if you look online a lot of people are having the same problem.
- Orlando, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated a gasoline fuel odor was in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the fuel tank had failed and needed replacing. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
- Windham, NH, USA
- Oldsmar, FL, USA