2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system, gasoline problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor from the rear driver’s side seat. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was…”
filed Jun 16, 2021
“The car would not start fuel pump faulty and is part of gas tank bad design cost me close to $3800, some paid by mbz. Mbz replaced 2009 gas tanks for free under warranty but would not do mine. This is a bad design they should have told me about it so I would not buy the car. It is stupid to have to…”
filed May 31, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 E350 | 13 | 5% |
| 2013 E350 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 E350 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 E350 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 E350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 E350 | 7 | 11% |
| 2008 E350 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 E350 | 79 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.