general problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230

Two problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2011

Fuel sending sensor defective causing vehicle to shut down out of fuel, but fuel guage reads a little less than half full.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2010

1. Fuel smell coming from car. 2004 Mercedes Benz c 230 kompressor 2. Fuel sending unit cracked causing the fuel smell. Similar to mb voluntary emissions recall campaign #2008-020001. Fuel smell is constant and could be a safety hazard if passenger lights a cigarette and fumes could combust. If vehicle is involved in an accident the chances of a fire is greater. 3. I had no choice and had to have problem repaired. The replacement part did not fit existing parts which increased the cost of the repair considerably.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230

Gasoline Fuel System problems
2
Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems
1


C230 Service Bulletins
C230 Defect Investigations