1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz C230. While driving downhill at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. The contact also discovered a fuel leak and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10621532, filed 2014-08, 150,000 miles“Gas guage does not register correct levels of fuel. Guage indicates vehicle empty when it is actually full. Dealer replaced sensors, but it did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8001183, filed 2001-12Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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