2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
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 231 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 overview page.
What owners report
“WE START NOTICE GAS FUMES SMELL WHEN WE FILLED OUR MERCEDES-BENZ UP WITH GAS & AS WE DROVE OUR VEHICLE THE GAS SMELL WOULD STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10576673 — filed 04/02/2014
“A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS NOTICED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING THE CAR WITH A NEARLY FULL TANK OF GAS…”NHTSA complaint 10575540 — filed 03/29/2014
“I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER A FILLUP, ONE MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, AND THE REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSORS AND…”NHTSA complaint 10574944 — filed 03/26/2014
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320: 39 of 231 complaints on file (16.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 have in total?
231 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 4 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.
