Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz C300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated the fuel tank was emitting a fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel odor was extremely strong and could be smelled inside the residence while the vehicle was parked in the garage. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the leak was coming from the top of the fuel tank; however, the mechanic was unable to specify the cause. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 ( fuel system, gasoline) online; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, extra brake travel time was needed to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was purchased, and he was informed that the failure was caused by the new brake pads placed on the vehicle. The contact eventually took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the fuel tank and brake lines were corroded; and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as water intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v955000 (fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, diesel). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.