2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 fuel system, gasoline problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 17, 2015
“Fuel tank leaks and strong odor of fuel in passenger compartment after a fill up. Very dangerous combination. A fire is likely at some point. Took vehicle in for repairs under nhtsa action # ea13003 and mercedes disavows any knowledge of extension of warranty and repairs. They want to charge me…”
filed Dec 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 E320 | 41 | 18% |
| 2003 E320 | 18 | 8% |
| 2002 E320 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 E320 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 E320 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 E320 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 E320 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 E320 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 E320 | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.