1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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 vehicles fuel tank filler failed and made it difficult to fill the tank with gas. The gas came back out the filler cap although the tank didn't have a half a tank of gas. Sometimes the engine didn't turn over, and the vehicle was poor on gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10016095, filed 2003-04, 48,000 miles“Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). Car stalled while driving due to lack of fuel. Road condition at the time was bad. Engine check light came on afterward.”
NHTSA complaint #716986, filed 2000-01“Consumer had to replace fuel pipeline more than 3-4 times with the constant engine light lighting up. He feels like it is a safety hazard while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #8001499, filed 2002-01Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280
10 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280
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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