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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 7 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine
26
Electrical
16
Airbags
9
Powertrain
8
Other
8
Fuel System
7
Visibility
6
Tires
5
Suspension
4
Lights
3
Brakes
3
Speed Control
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 2, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEFUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE SENDING UNIT OF THE VEHICLE AND DOWN ONTO THE REAR WHEELS DIFFERENTIAL, THE...
Sep 20, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE FUEL TANK ON MY 2003 C32 LEAKED. THE SYMPTOM WAS A STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON FU...
Nov 1, 2008FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERMY 2003 C240 MERCEDES PILOT BUSHING IS EXPERIENCING HEAVY OIL LEAK - THERE IS A CURRENT RE-CALL ON S...
Jan 17, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGSDT: THE CONTACT STATES THE AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILED TWICE IN THE PAST TEN MONTHS. THE ONBOARD COMPUT...
May 28, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTVEHILE IS AN AUTOMATIC. VEHICLE "JERKS" HARD WHEN LIGHTLY APPLYING GAS. THIS CAN BE COMPARED TO ST...
Oct 1, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS TWO WEEKS OLD AND HAS A FUEL TANK PROBLEM. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS IL...
Jan 1, 1970FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO FUNCTION. IT DIDN'T REGISTER THE CORRECT GAS LEVEL IN THE TANK. THE DIGITA...

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