2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 203 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 overview page.
What owners report
“FUEL TANK LEAKS AND STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AFTER A FILL UP. VERY DANGEROUS COMBINATION. A FIRE IS LIKELY AT SOME POINT…”NHTSA complaint 10668753 — filed 12/29/2014
“STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO GROW WORSE, AND IS VERY NOTICEABLE AFTER FUELING. THERE APPEARS TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 10661304 — filed 11/30/2014
“WE DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR WAS LEAKING GAS. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD US THAT THE GAS TANK IN THIS MODEL HAD…”NHTSA complaint 10619078 — filed 08/05/2014
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320: 34 of 203 complaints on file (16.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 have in total?
203 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
