1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230, 21% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,200 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.
“Fuel gauge failure:reads more than there is at times; has resulted in running out of fuel;erratic reading even after filling tank with fuel;will show full and a few minutes later shows empty. Also, brake light bulbs buring out at 1 to 2 month intervals. Sometimes dash indicator light shows burned out bulb when all are working, other times light has burned out and indicator light is not on.”
NHTSA complaint #10051050, filed 2003-12, 38,200 miles“The fuel gauges does not register the correct amount of fuel, which caused driver to run out of fuel, sending unit(s) were replaced, consumer experienced the same problem six months later, feb of 2000 fuel level sensors replaced, problem resurfaced december 2000, instrument cluster found faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #558704, filed 2001-01“Fuel guage does not read accurately. It reads more than what really is in the tank. At one point, this has caused the vehicle to run out of gas. Dealer has been contacted and repaired the vehicle four times.”
NHTSA complaint #844041, filed 1999-08“Gas gauge does not function properly. Has been to dealer & informed consumer that the problem was known. Problem with gas gauge cannot be fixed. Manufacturer working on corrective solution.”
NHTSA complaint #844222, filed 1999-08Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230
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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