Two problems related to dashboard failed have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz C300w4. The contact stated while driving approximately 30mph, the fuel gauge failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v303000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000. Tw.
As reported multiple times by others, tail light connector is insufficient to handle the heat emanating from the ground (brown) wire. Connector burns. Cable covering melts. All tail lights (including brakes, turning and reverse) stop functioning. - safety issue- (not to mention gas tank sitting not too far from source of fire) preliminary symptoms: random warning messages in dashboard about lights malfunctioning. One tail light dimmer than the other. Repairs required: new connector/new pins plus regrounding to avoid certain recurrence authorized dealers know well about the problem. . Read more...