2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 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.
“Fuel smell outside of vehicle after filling the tank. Took to dealer in valencia ca. They tightened the fuel filler neck. The following week when we filled up, same issue. Responded via email to service manager that the problem was not corrected. Brought car back for service in nov 2014. Dealer says car out of extended warranty 3 weeks. Cost: $2500. Offers 15% off service, this is a nice gesture and it is appreciated. However, the problem was identified (and not corrected) while the car was under warranty. Defect investigation underway at NHTSA and a class-action lawsuit filed in ga. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661638, filed 2014-12, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz E320. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the fuel tank was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10644743, filed 2014-10, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10219252Aug 19, 2022In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the…
- 10215214Jun 9, 2022In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the…
- 11031595Jan 10, 2015In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in…
- 11031732Jan 9, 2015In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in…
- 10057060Jan 9, 2015Mercedes- benz : see document search button for owner letter . In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, mercedes- benz has decided to extend…
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10016670May 1, 2009Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain…
- 10029105Apr 2, 2009Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy…
- 10026201Jun 16, 2008Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 50% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 4 | 24% |
| 2006 | 9 | 22% |
| 2005 | 122 | 53% |
| 2004 | 117 | 58% |
| 2003 | 88 | 41% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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