| Issue ID | 940942 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475364 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/05/11 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed a strong gas smell after fill ups. Brought the car to the dealer expecting it to be a seal or something but found out that the top of the tank is prone to cracking around the inlet. When the fuel is full it leaks. Apparently this is a common problem with the e class. Seems very dangerous to have a car that is only a few years old that has a problem with a leaky gas tank? I think it cost between 2k and 3k to replace the tank. I really don't think a car that is that expensive,that new should have a issue like this? |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DESERT HILLS, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J35AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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