2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 56%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,160miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 56% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,160 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 filled my gas tank and the next day I smelled gas both near my drivers side wheel well and inside the car in the rear seat area. I filled the car as I always did until click and I am sure none spilled, as I am very fussy about my car. I cannot put the car in the garage as it fills the garage with fumes. This has happened twice now upon fueling up. It never happened before. I have seen where others I know have the same type of problem with the same model mercedes.”
NHTSA complaint #10475532, filed 2012-09, 40,876 miles“We first noticed a strong fuel smell when the vehicle was filled up, but shortly after we will the vehicle fuel started to drip onto the pavement near the drivers side rear wheel area.”
NHTSA complaint #10484554, filed 2012-11, 90,000 miles“The car has a strong odor of gasoline both inside and outside of their vehicle, particularly after refueling. It appears that the gasket on the fuel tank leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #10547467, filed 2013-10, 105,276 miles“During the past 2-3 years, my wife and I began to notice a gasoline vapors in our closed garage immediately after our 2005 e320 had been refueled. We also noticed that after a few days driving, the gasoline vapors, diminished. More recently, it also seemed that the gasoline odor has been stronger after refueling. In addition, my wife, while driving this car, has recently begun to smell gasoline vapors from inside the car, and while driving. During a recent visit to my dealer for servicing, I asked them to look into the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489061, filed 2012-12Related service bulletins
- 10025554Mar 1, 2008Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. Models 211 and 219 amg. Model…
- 10012823Feb 2, 2005Inspect high pressure fuel pump and replace fuel system components; inspect high pressure fuel pump and replace fuel pump.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 6 | 60% |
| 2005 | 5 | 56% |
| 2004 | 5 | 33% |
| 2003 | 11 | 24% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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