2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 44 complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I filled my gas tank up friday evening, went home and parked my vehicle in the garage. The next morning there was a strong smell of gasoline coming from the car. I took it to the mercedes dealer and they said the seal and cap under the passenger back seat needed to be replaced. They wanted to charge $434. Not only is this dangerous it should not be the consumers responsibility when the manufacturer provided faulty material.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving a short distance, there was a burning odor coming from inside and outside the vehicle. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the fuel cabinet. The burning odor persisted. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Air bags 250 complaints
- Suspension 61 complaints
- Body & structure 50 complaints
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Lighting 20 complaints