2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,988miles
- 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 E350, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,988 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.
“We own a 2005 E350 mercedes with only 83,000 miles on the car. We are the original owners and have maintained the car for the entire time we have owned it. A month ago we noticed a smell in the garage after filling the car with gas. It continued to get worse after filling the tank so we took the car into mercedes of cinti on montgomery road on april 2, 2014. (this is where our car has been serviced since we bought it) they flipped up the back seat and pulled up the black liner and we could see that there was gas in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10587817, filed 2014-05, 82,958 miles“Since I got the car, strong odor of gas after fill up check engine light came on many times upon inspection , mechanic found leak on top of fuel tank located under back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10505839, filed 2013-04, 51,017 miles“My vehicle fills with the smell of gasoline so badly that it makes me physically ill. I have to drive it with all the windows open to try to tolerate the smell and even then, the overwhelming stench of gasoline is palatable enough to taste, cause headaches, and nausea. This started a couple months ago with a slight smell and has gotten steadily worse. In the midst of the stay at home orders I left it and drove a different vehicle. In this time I did some online research and was appalled to learn that mercedes is fully aware of this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328968, filed 2020-06“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that there was a gasoline smell outside and inside of the vehicle when the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who replaced the fuel tank to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 82,959. Updated 07/16/14 ma updated 8/23/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10587807, filed 2014-05, 82,959 miles“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz E350. The contact noticed the check engine light illuminating along with a leak underneath her vehicle. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer who advised her that when the fuel level was low and she added fuel outside air was entering the tank causing the leak. The entire fuel line and tank were repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that they would not offer any assistance. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10395745, filed 2011-04, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 36 | 13% |
| 2013 | 11 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 32 | 14% |
| 2010 | 20 | 11% |
| 2009 | 33 | 52% |
| 2008 | 86 | 50% |
| 2007 | 253 | 72% |
| 2006 | 219 | 55% |
| 2005 | 5 | 33% |
| 2004 | 9 | 90% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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