Mercedes Benz E320 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercedes Benz E320 across 13 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (34% of reports).
- 116fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,800typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 40 of 116 complaints (34%)
- Strong odor: mentioned in 23 of 116 complaints (20%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 18 of 116 complaints (16%)
- Smell gasoline: mentioned in 9 of 116 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Mercedes Benz E320 at $2,800, and half of them between $2,200 and $2,850.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 116 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mercedes Benz E320 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the Mercedes Benz E320. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak coming from underneath the vehicle, above the fuel tank. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer…
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact removed the rear seat where the fuel tank was located and discovered that fuel was leaking into the vehicle underneath the rear seat…
2004 mercedes benz e-320. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle warranty extension for repairs of fuel tank leaks. *smd the consumer stated in late 2009. He experienced a gas smell in the interior of the vehicle the smell became worse and eventually was noticeable outside the vehicle, too/ the…
Strong gas odor after filling gas tank. While in for service on vehicle other than gas odor mechanic at dealership found gas on skid pan under car while on rack. He said tank or possible o ring may be at fault. This was september of 2012. At that time i decided not to pursue repairs due to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a gasoline fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes Benz E320s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Mercedes Benz E320. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercedes Benz E320 fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,800 (half paid between $2,200 and $2,850), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercedes Benz E320?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 40 of 116 complaints, followed by “strong odor” (23).
Other Mercedes Benz E320 problems
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (253)
- Electrical System problems (195)
- Service Brakes problems (162)
- Air Bags problems (109)
- Suspension problems (103)
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