2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 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 398 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 overview page.
What owners report
“IT HAS BEEN ABOUT A MONTH SINCE PURCHASE WHEN I NOTICE A GAS ODOR INSIDE THE CAR. IT SMELLS LIKE A FUEL LEAK. THE SMELL…”NHTSA complaint 10513481 — filed 05/24/2013
“WHEN I FILLED THE GAS TANK I STARTED NOTICING STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. THE STRONG ODOR STAYED FOR MORE THAN A FEW DAYS…”NHTSA complaint 10513138 — filed 05/22/2013
“CAR FIRE - COMPLETE LOSS UPDATED 04/18/13 PICTURES RECEIVED. 04/18/13”NHTSA complaint 10508221 — filed 04/15/2013
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: 75 of 398 complaints on file (18.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 have in total?
398 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 1 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.
