2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 26 complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz c300. Upon entering the vehicle, there was a fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that for the past month, a fuel odor inside the cabin developed. The contact noticed a wet spot on the driveway and upon inspection did not find where the fuel was leaking from. The vehicle was taken to caliber motors mercedes benz of anaheim california and the diagnosis was that the passenger side side fuel sending unit cover and seal were worn out and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Air bags 202 complaints
- Electrical system 84 complaints
- Steering 71 complaints
- Lighting 48 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints