20 of the 229 complaints about the 2010 Mercedes Benz E350 are about the fuel system — 9% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 80,000 miles.
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Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Smell gasoline on driver side. Can’t fill tank up or the smell is unbearable. Gas consumption is high. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise, and ticking on driver side.
NHTSA complaint #11654400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Smell gasoline when tank get filled up. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise , power steering pump also
NHTSA complaint #11575979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This is in regard to E350 2010. Gas smell after tank fill up (only when full). Fuel pump cover on the driver side under the back seat. The tank cover (plastic) breaks and leaks. Similar problem was noted on previous models (2009) and recall was issued. [XXX] Very hazardous (Flammable and combustible) and the dealer stated that it is a common problem. I removed the back seat and is gasoline leaking and accumulating above the cover. Similar problem occurred on the cover on the right side and was replaced. The plastic cover on both sides breaks and leaks gasoline into the car. Should be recalled and replaced. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11562448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350W. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor within the interior of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel filter flange. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 94,000.
NHTSA complaint #11555266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Very strong exterior exhaust odor, like gasoline, consistent and always prevalent but more so when fuel is at half or above. Afraid may spark if near open flame
NHTSA complaint #11468732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG FUEL VAPOR ODOR FROM VEHICLE WHEN MORE THAN 3/4 FULL. RESIDUE ON TOP OF FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS UNDER REAR SEATS. STILL PRESENT AFTER REPLACING FUEL FILTER, PLASTIC SEAL-RETAINING RING AND BOTH SEALS. RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM ISSUED ONE MODEL YEAR PRIOR AND ONE MODEL YEAR AFTER.
NHTSA complaint #11378119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER WE FILL UP GAS. THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT WE CANNOT PUT THE CAR IN GARAGE BECAUSE OF THE FUMES ENTERING THE HOUSE WHEN WE OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #11352099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MANY OF US E CLASS OWNERS EXPERIENCE FUEL SMELL COMING FROM TOP OF FUEL PUMP UNDER REAR SEAT. MANY COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS BLOGS ABOUT THIS FUEL SMELL LEAK ISSUE. DANGEROUS! OBVIOUSLY PLASTIC GASKET AND SEALING ISSUES! VERY PREVALENT!
NHTSA complaint #11325232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
HAVE A FUEL LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE SENDING UNIT. SEEMS LIKE IT IS CRACKED. I CANNOT FILL THE TANK OR A MASSIVE LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #11323311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL ODOR AFTER REFUELING TO FULL TANK, GAS ODOR ONLY WHEN OUTSIDE OF CAR. NO GAS ODOR AFTER FUEL LEVEL HAS DROPPED ABOUT 1/8TH (7/8TH STILL IN TANK). CAN VISSIBLY SEE FUEL ON OUTSIDE OF GAS TANK (WET AND STRONG GAS ODOR) WHEN LOOKING AT FUEL TANK VIA REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELL.
NHTSA complaint #11282585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS SMELL ON THE DRIVER SIDE BACK PANEL WHEN THE CAR IS FULL OF FUEL. THE CAR IS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #11231570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SMELL GAS FROM MY CAR. GAS LEAK. SMELL GAS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED OR DRIVEN.
NHTSA complaint #11218212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG ORDER OF GASOLINE AFTER REFUELING AROUND THE REAR OF CAR AND INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM ON 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E350 (REFERENCE TSB NO. P47-10-63) BUT NOT ON 2010 YEAR MODEL? WHY?
NHTSA complaint #11130756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL SMELL IS STRONG WHILE STANDING BEHIND AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAME SMELL EXISTS WHETHER THE TANK IS EMPTY OR FULL.
NHTSA complaint #11128245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG GASOLINE SMELL EMITS FROM THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS.
NHTSA complaint #11124112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS LEAK SMELL COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE CAR. CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES. I BELIEVE MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH OTHER MERCEDES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT "2003-09 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS, 2006-11 CLS-CLASS FUEL ODOR". PLEASE REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION TO INCLUDE E350 2010 MODEL AS WELL.
NHTSA complaint #11088863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE EMIT A FUEL ODOR FROM THE REAR. THIS IS DUE TO FUEL LEAKS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK ASSEMBLY. MERCEDES BENZ HAD THESE ISSUE FROM 2003 TO 2009 E CLASS. MY CAR MAKE IS 2010- E350 HAVING THE ABOVE PROBLEM BESIDES TAKATA AIR BAG. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? THE DEALER DOESN'T CARE OF THE ISSUE. WILL BENZ RESOLVE THE ISSUE ?
NHTSA complaint #11067063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY CAR IS EMITTING A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR NEAR THE REAR OF THE CAR AND THIS WHETHER THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
NHTSA complaint #11062055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
REQUEST NHTSA IMMEDIATELY RE-OPEN THE INVESTIGATION OF MERCEDES-BENZ' DELIBERATE & CONTINUED USE OF DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION OFFERED BY MB FOR 2003-2009 E-CLASS SEDANS ON FUEL TANK COMPONENTS, INCLUDING FUEL TANK, FUEL FILTER/SENDER, FUEL PUMP & RELATED GASKETS/SEALS/RETENTION RINGS, IS NOT SUFFICIENT. PLEASE REQUIRE MB TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO LATER MODEL YRS & ALL E-CLASS VEHICLES SUCH AS 2-DR COUPE, NOT JUST THE SEDAN. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 48,000 MILES (DRIVEN <7,000 MI/YR) & FUEL SENDING UNIT CLOSING COVER IS NOW LEAKING. GAS FUMES/LEAKAGE IS SO OVERWHELMING THAT CAR CANNOT BE DRIVEN OR PARKED IN A GARAGE. DRIVER IS IN EMINENT DANGER OF CAR BURSTING INTO FLAMES IF A SPARK OR MATCH IS LIT NEARBY. PLUS OWNER RISKS DAMAGE/THEFT/BODILY HARM NOW BEING REQUIRED TO PARK ON STREET RATHER THAN A SECURED GARAGE. I'VE OWNED 8 OTHER VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME INCL. FIAT, OLDSMOBILE, FORD, TOYOTA & LEXUS. NEVER HAS ANY OTHER VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM. PLUS SEVERAL WERE 2X+ THE AGE OF THIS CAR & HAD 2-3X GREATER MILEAGE. THIS FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM IS NOT CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR-&-TEAR OR ANY FAULT OF AN OWNER. REPAIRS MUST BE MANDATED BY THE NHTSA TO BE COVERED BY MB DUE TO FACT THAT THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO USE DEFECTIVE DESIGN & DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS, EVEN KNOWING FOR YEARS PRIOR TO MANUFACTURING 2010+ MODELS, THIS ISSUE EXISTS. THE MB DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $1133.89 PLUS TAX FOR THE INITIAL "CLOSING COVER" REPAIR & WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT WILL EVEN FIX THE PROBLEM. IT MAY COST THOUSANDS MORE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK REPLACED IF NECESSARY. I IMPLORE YOU TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR CONSUMERS LIKE MYSELF, HARMED BY MB'S DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS THAT ALLOW FUMES TO SEEP INTO THE CABIN & BROAD AREA SURROUNDING THE EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE, PLUS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ON THE GROUND. PLEASE RELPY WITH SPECIFIC ACTION I CAN TAKE TO RECTIFY THIS DEPLORABLE SITUATION.
NHTSA complaint #11030071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE ENGINE CEASED TO HAVE POWER AND STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY IN COMMUTE TRAFFIC. THE GAS TANK HAD MORE THAN HALF A TANK OF FUEL. THE FUEL TANK IN THIS MODEL IS UNDER THE REAR SEAT. BECAUSE THE DRIVE SHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL ARE IN THIS AREA THE GAS TANK IS IN TWO SECTIONS BUT CONNECTED. THERE IS A PUMP IN ONE SECTION WHICH TRANSFERS FUEL TO THE OTHER SECTION WHEN THAT SECTION GETS LOW. THE PUMP FAILED AND STOPPED TRANSFERRING FUEL. THE MECHANIC HAD NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM. A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS ORDERED FROM MERCEDES IN LOS ANGELES AS THE CAR WAS TOO NEW TO HAVE THE PART LOCALLY.
NHTSA complaint #10596477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.