Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 169500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact also stated that fuel leaked onto the passenger side rear floorboard and the odor of gasoline fuel was prominent in the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump and the fuel tank failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the failure and current mileages were 169,500. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 169500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact also stated that fuel leaked into the passenger side rear floor and fuel could be smelled while in the cabin. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump and fuel tank had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the failure and current mileages were 169,500. mh | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 49000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz 320e. the contact stated that while driving out of the parking lot fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 49,000.pmb | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 49000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated while driving out the parking lot he smelled an odor gas fuel in his vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 49,000.jp | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Strong gas smell in garage after filling gas tank. appeared to come from left rear side of the car. a few days later, the check engine light came on. diagnosis by dealer is that there is a crack in the upper part of the gas tank. gas tank and fuel assembly must be replaced. estimate is for $3,000. not covered by warranty and customer must pay full replacement cost. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Strong gas smell in garage after filling gas tank. appeared to come from left rear side of the car. a few days later, the check engine light came on. diagnosis by dealer is that there is a crack in the upper part of the gas tank. gas tank and fuel assembly must be replaced. estimate is for $3,000. not covered by warranty and customer must pay full replacement cost. | |||