Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 471030 | 08/17/2004 | 10009819 | Procedure for when diesel fuel tank is filled with incorrect type fuel. mercedes-benz model 211 model year 2005. *tt | 10/25/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 071676 | 09/04/2007 | 10023492 | Mercedes-benz - leaking high pressure fuel pump/possible fuel loss/odor. model e320 / model year unknown. *nj | 12/18/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| 2008020001 | 03/01/2008 | 10025554 | Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. models 211 and 219 amg. model years 2003-2006. csc was received. *pe | 08/20/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| SB-07-16-08 | 06/16/2008 | 10026201 | Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel | 10/07/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 10000 | 2 | 12/28/2005 |
| At 2 separate times the high pressure diesel injection system failed and dumped raw diesel all over. on the last event it sprayed against the exhaust headers and created a lot of smoke. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/14/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there were multiple leaks in the fuel tank and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000. sm. | |||
| 02/14/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes e320. the contact stated the fuel tank was leaking on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there were multiple leaks in the fuel tank it would have to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 70,000.rl | |||
| 01/31/2012 | 63400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated after refueling, a strong odor of would emit outside of the vehicle without any sign of fuel leakage on the ground. on a separate occasion when driving the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the fuel tank and fuel pump would need to be replaced. there was currently an open investigation under nhtsa action number pe12001 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump, fuel system ,gasoline: storage: tank assembly). the vehicle had not been repaired. the authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 63,400. kmj | |||
| 01/31/2012 | 63400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated after refueling, a strong odor of would emit outside of the vehicle without any sign of fuel leakage on the ground. on a separate occasion when driving the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the fuel tank and fuel pump would need to be replaced. there was currently an open investigation under nhtsa action number pe12001 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump, fuel system ,gasoline: storage: tank assembly). the vehicle had not been repaired. the authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 63,400. js | |||
| 01/23/2012 | 94000 | ||
| I've had the smell of fuel in my e320 base model for about 2-3 months now. i did'nt pay it much attention until now (3/31/2012) when i did a little research for myself and found a leak from the fuel pump to fuel line housing. i did not take pictures but the hose line connection to the pump was cracked and upon taking hose off pump housing, the housing connection snapped completely off. in the process of trying to find another fuel pump now because vehicle is disable. | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 33000 | ||
| After filling the fuel tank completely full, i noticed a strong smell of fuel. i removed the rear passenger seat and also removed the two panels that cover the fuel sending unit. once i removed the two panels i saw a puddle of fuel sitting in a low spot on top of the fuel sending unit. this concerns me as it is puddling and vapor is being put into the passenger compartment of the vehicle as well as the atmosphere | |||
| 01/02/2012 | |||
| Fuel tank leaks fuel at the top when tank is filled higher than 3/4ths. there are several hundred reports of this on these models on the internet. the issue appears to start occurring around 90-100k miles. since mercedes are made to go many miles this can be an issue. this is very dangerous. i have had it at a mechanic he told me that i should report this to mercedes as it appears that the plastic fuel tank has a flaw in it. we have not fixed the problem as we want it to be investigated. looking for guidance. t | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that after refueling, the smell of fuel was potent inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel lever sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that after refueling, the smell of fuel was potent inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel lever sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated after refueling the smell of fuel emitted inside and out of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed the fuel lever sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. rds | |||
| 11/18/2011 | 153114 | ||
| After parking my car in the garage after a refill, i notice a the smell of gas coming from my car. when i took a closer look i notice that my car was leaking gas and the smell was horrific. this is a serious emission issue that not should be happening in mercedes benz. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes e320. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated, so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. the contact was also informed that the leak was located at the top of the fuel tank. as a result, a strong odor of fuel would emit from the vehicle during the first fifty miles of driving after refueling. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes e320. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated, so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. the contact was also informed that the leak was located at the top of the fuel tank. as a result, a strong odor of fuel would emit from the vehicle during the first fifty miles of driving after refueling. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. sm. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes e320. the contact stated the fuel tank on the vehicle is leaking. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer after the check engine light came on and was told the fuel tank was leaking. the fuel leak was the cause for the check engine light illuminating on the instrument panel. the dealer stated the fuel leak is at the top of the tank and this is why the contact smells gasoline for the first 50 miles when the tank is filled with fuel. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.rl | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 41190 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline smell inside the vehicle, interfering with the contact | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Vehicle was acting normally up to incident. entering highway accelerating like normal and pulled out in front of tractor trailer when suddenly car had dramatic and frightening loss of power. full throttle did nothing. downshifting did nothing. with truck horns blaring and near collision, i pulled off the road. restarting cleared the problem. dramatic loss of power has occurred three more times with no warning nor check engine light. now light comes on with egr out of range code. discussing this with other mercedes diesel owners points towards soot clogged egr valve and soot clogged intake manifold. how such a problem could occur so frequently at such a low mileage with a company known for diesels is unknown. | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 41190 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline smell inside the vehicle, interfering with the contact | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Vehicle was acting normally up to incident. entering highway accelerating like normal and pulled out in front of tractor trailer when suddenly car had dramatic and frightening loss of power. full throttle did nothing. downshifting did nothing. with truck horns blaring and near collision, i pulled off the road. restarting cleared the problem. dramatic loss of power has occurred three more times with no warning nor check engine light. now light comes on with egr out of range code. discussing this with other mercedes diesel owners points towards soot clogged egr valve and soot clogged intake manifold. how such a problem could occur so frequently at such a low mileage with a company known for diesels is unknown. | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 41190 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e 320. the contact stated the smells fuel inside the entire vehicle due to a fuel leak. the contact stated the smell of fuel made it very difficult to drive. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the fuel tank needs to be replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the contact stated the leaking fuel tank could result into a fire. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 41,190. jo | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Vehicle was acting normally up to incident. entering highway accelerating like normal and pulled out in front of tractor trailer when suddenly car had dramatic and frightening loss of power. full throttle did nothing. downshifting did nothing. with truck horns blaring and near collision, i pulled off the road. restarting cleared the problem. dramatic loss of power has occurred three more times with no warning nor check engine light. now light comes on with egr out of range code. discussing this with other mercedes diesel owners points towards soot clogged egr valve and soot clogged intake manifold. how such a problem could occur so frequently at such a low mileage with a company known for diesels is unknown. | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 41190 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e 320. the contact stated the smells fuel inside the entire vehicle due to a fuel leak. the contact stated the smell of fuel made it very difficult to drive. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the fuel tank needs to be replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the contact stated the leaking fuel tank could result into a fire. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 41,190. jo | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Vehicle was acting normally up to incident. entering highway accelerating like normal and pulled out in front of tractor trailer when suddenly car had dramatic and frightening loss of power. full throttle did nothing. downshifting did nothing. with truck horns blaring and near collision, i pulled off the road. restarting cleared the problem. dramatic loss of power has occurred three more times with no warning nor check engine light. now light comes on with egr out of range code. discussing this with other mercedes diesel owners points towards soot clogged egr valve and soot clogged intake manifold. how such a problem could occur so frequently at such a low mileage with a company known for diesels is unknown. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2005 mercedes benz e320. consumer states fuel filter assembly problem *tgw the consumer stated after refueling the vehicle, a strong odor of gas was present. after the fuel filter problem was diagnosed, the mechanic had no idea there was also a gas tank problem. the next month, the strong odor of gas was back again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was informed the fumes were coming from the gas tank due to a defect in the gas tank design. a hold was discovered in the gas tank under the passenger compartment. *jb | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 56000 | ||
| Gas leak rear tanks mercedes e320, gas leaks out when tank is full, dealer says to not to; ooff tank. cill cost $2200 to fix. no warrsenty. car only 5 years old and needs new gas tank. dealer should payt for this kind of maintenance, is replacing gas tank every 5 years typical maintenance? this could cause fire, very dangerous | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 77000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as a fracture in the fuel tank. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 77000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that he could smell gas fumes in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that their was a crack on the gas tank. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 77,000. pm | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Car bought off lease from mercedes benz credit at auction. almost immediately began to smell strong fuel vapor odor when the car was filled with fuel. determined that fuel tank is made out of plastic. this plastic fuel tank had a crack in it. it had to be replaced at my cost. i believe this should be a national recall and be paid for by mercedes benz. online, there are many reports of this occurring in other mercedes e320's like mine. the dealer admitted replacing over 20 of these fuel tanks per month. | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the vehicle was parked in the contacts garage when the contact could smell a strong odor of gasoline. the vehicle was recently refueled prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the fuel tank was leaking. the was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 52,000. sm. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Car bought off lease from mercedes benz credit at auction. almost immediately began to smell strong fuel vapor odor when the car was filled with fuel. determined that fuel tank is made out of plastic. this plastic fuel tank had a crack in it. it had to be replaced at my cost. i believe this should be a national recall and be paid for by mercedes benz. online, there are many reports of this occurring in other mercedes e320's like mine. the dealer admitted replacing over 20 of these fuel tanks per month. | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the vehicle was parked in the contacts garage when the contact could smell a strong odor of gasoline. the vehicle was recently refueled prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the fuel tank was leaking. the was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 52,000. sm. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Car bought off lease from mercedes benz credit at auction. almost immediately began to smell strong fuel vapor odor when the car was filled with fuel. determined that fuel tank is made out of plastic. this plastic fuel tank had a crack in it. it had to be replaced at my cost. i believe this should be a national recall and be paid for by mercedes benz. online, there are many reports of this occurring in other mercedes e320's like mine. the dealer admitted replacing over 20 of these fuel tanks per month. | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. the vehicle was parked in the contacts garage when the contact could smell a strong odor of gasoline. the vehicle was recently refueled prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the fuel tank was leaking. the was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 52,000. sm. | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 49000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e320. while the vehicle was parked he noticed a gas smell and a leak on the garage floor. the contact stated he started the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. the dealer performed a diagnostic and it was determined that there was a spurge leak. the dealer did a smoke test and find nothing and reprogrammed the computer on january 12, 2009. the contact stated he noticed a fuel smell every time he fuel the vehicle after the dealer reprogrammed the computer. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on may 6, 2010. the dealer replaced the fuel seal on the fuel tank sending unit. he stated he noticed the smell of fuel every time the vehicle was fueled up. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on january 31, 2011 and the dealer advised him that the fuel tank needed replacing. the vehicle had not been repaired since the fuel tank was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. vwb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2005 mercedes benz e320. consumer states fuel filter assembly problem *tgw the consumer stated after refueling the vehicle, a strong odor of gas was present. after the fuel filter problem was diagnosed, the mechanic had no idea there was also a gas tank problem. the next month, the strong odor of gas was back again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was informed the fumes were coming from the gas tank due to a defect in the gas tank design. a hold was discovered in the gas tank under the passenger compartment. *jb | |||