2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
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 c240 mercedes pilot bushing is experiencing heavy oil leak - there is a current re-call on same issue with other models. The dealer I use to service my care, refuse to repair because they said my model is not included in the re-call. 2nd issue - my driver side door handle is broken because of manufacture defects . Sometimes hard to open and have to use other door to get into car, dealer refuse to replace the defect handle with good handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10261485, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10028147Sep 17, 2008Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame).
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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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