Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz C230

Mercedes Benz C230 owners have reported 22 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mercedes Benz C230

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact states the airbag system failed twice in the past ten months. The onboard computer said srs warning did not drive at that time,. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. There was a code reset in the computer. This happened again, and they replaced a fuse box in the dashboard.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 1997 mercedes-benz C230. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact heard fluttering sounds coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that on two occasions, the vehicle stalled.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

Strong raw fuel odor was noticed after fill up on multiple occasions. Investigation found that both the fuel pump housing and the fuel sender housings were cracked allowing raw fuel to leak out. This is exactly the same as the e class recall.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

My Mercedes Benz C230 kompressor started having problems at 4400 miles, it has a hesitation problem. It now has 42,000 miles and still has hesitation. Its been in the shop 7 times for the same situation. They tried to blame it on water in the fuel, but it continues to have the same issue.   Read details...

The Tank Mounting problem

The car stalled on me twice. One time on the highway going 65 m/h. The engine completely shut off and came back on. The second time on a street road going 25m/h. The dealership checked it both times and they said the computer shows no malfunctions and they can't figure out the cause.   Read details...




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