Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mercedes Benz C280

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1
Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems
1
Tank Assembly problems
1

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The electronic odometer no longer displays the mileage properly. This seems very common for the mercedes c-class built between 1994-2000.

Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem #2

The vehicles fuel tank filler failed and made it difficult to fill the tank with gas. The gas came back out the filler cap although the tank didn't have a half a tank of gas. Sometimes the engine didn't turn over, and the vehicle was poor on gas.

Tank Assembly problem #3

Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). Car stalled while driving due to lack of fuel. Road condition at the time was bad. Engine check light came on afterward.


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Mercedes Benz C280 model year vehicles:



C280 Service Bulletins
C280 Defect Investigations