2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel system problems
36 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that he noticed a strong fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact called mercedes-benz of arrowhead located at 9260 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382 where an appointment was scheduled and the contact stated that the dealer gave a verbal diagnoses but the vehicle was not physically diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline).
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the contact smelled fuel on the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel filter sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE).
Other problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
- Air bags 84 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints