2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 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.
“When starting the car, in the first 20 minuets the car has a very strong fuel odor in the cabin causing difficulty breathing and eye irritation, I need to leave the car running for 20 minutes with the windows open before I can get in and drive, I went to the dealer and was dismissed as if everything is good, I don't know what to do next.”
NHTSA complaint #11297187, filed 2020-01, 20,000 miles“Strong fuel smell in the cabin when I start the car in the morning. I'm seeing this as a common issue in threads online. Car out of warranty so need help making this a recall item given the danger of fuel leaks. Solutions posted are below: 1) quote from my invoice: confirmed fuel leak was coming from line to high pressure pump. Removed lower panel of transmission to gain access to lines. Removed high pressure fuel pump covers, removed and installed fuel lines, and installed in reverse order to correct. Ran engine to verify no large fuel leaks. Found good at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375685, filed 2020-11, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
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 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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