2003 Mercedes-Benz 211 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,146miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,146 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have realized for quite some time now that my car had inside gas fumes and I was loosing gas, as well as my gas fuel indicator being off, but I did not understand why, until recently. My service engine light came on as well as the fact that when I fill my gas tank, it leaks. I recently had a mechanic diagnose the problem as leak in the gas tank as well as leaky/bad seals and the fuel pump assembly and fuel sender need to be replaced. The recommended work is very expensive, which I cannot afford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486146, filed 2012-11, 84,000 miles“My 2003 mercedes benz e55 (w211) has developed a fuel leak at the fuel sending unit/pump. The unit cracks and allows fuel to lead into the cabin, under the rear seats, where the fuel sending unit/pump is located. I took it to the dealer and an independent shop, who said this was a very common occurrence for this model mercedes benz, but that the factory has not done anything to fix the problem. I understand that an investigation has been opened for this issue at NHTSA and I was hoping to get help in order to have this major safety issue fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558501, filed 2014-01, 40,500 miles“After a gasoline fill-up a very strong odor of gasoline is noticed outside the car after the car is stopped. This continues until approximately 1/8 tank of gasoline is used. The odor is so strong that it cannot be parked in a closed garage for fear of a fire or an explosion. This is an ongoing issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10557239, filed 2013-12, 96,292 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10135900Jun 10, 2015Fuel Odor In the Area of the Fuel Tank
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 46% |
| 2003 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 211
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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