2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,992miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,992 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2003 Mercedes-Benz c240 4matic was brought to the dealer for a 2nd time on 10/06/08 (2nd time problem reported) for inoperable fuel gauge (fuel tank stayed on empty even though there was gas in the tank). This time the programming was changed in the instrument cluster (see additional complaints with other dates).”
NHTSA complaint #10341094, filed 2010-07, 70,992 miles“My 2003 Mercedes-Benz c240 4matic was brought to the dealer on 9/23/08 (1st time of problem reported) for inoperable fuel gauge (fuel tank stayed on empty even though there was gas in the tank). The auxiliary pump, mounting plate, and seal ring were replaced (see other complaints with list of additional dates).”
NHTSA complaint #10341093, filed 2010-07, 70,684 miles“My 2003 Mercedes-Benz c240 4matic was brought to the dealer for a 3rd time on 1/27/09 for inoperable fuel gauge (fuel tank stayed on empty even though there was gas in the tank). This time the dealer performed coding to the instrument cluster - 67a glittle (see additional complaints with other dates).”
NHTSA complaint #10341098, filed 2010-07, 74,239 miles“My 2003 Mercedes-Benz c240 4matic was brought to the dealer for a 4th time on 7/8/09 for inoperable fuel gauge (fuel tank stayed on empty even though there was gas in the tank). This time the technician at the dealer contacted the Mercedes-Benz technical assistance center (tac) in germany to obtain password for special coding regarding fuel gauge in cluster and program. This problem is still on-going and to-date has not been resolved. (see additional complaints with other dates).”
NHTSA complaint #10341100, filed 2010-07, 78,132 miles“After bringing to the attention of mercedes benz of tampa a problem/concern with hesitation one week after purchase of my c240, I was told to start the car out in second or third gear. Approximately one and a half weeks later my engine stalled in the middle of an intersection, as a result there was an accident which potentially could have been fatal. I then immediately took the car in for service, and was told the computer could not find a code/problem with the vehicle. The service department changed out the fuel pumps in the car after stating there have been problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #768896, filed 2002-10Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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