2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Fuel system Problems

“While my car was running in my driveway prior to driving, the engine caught fire, totaling the vehicle. There are no open recalls on this specific car, but was told by the fire investigator that it was either electrical or fuel pump related.”

“The rear subframe has corroded around the areas where the trailing arm and control arm meet the subframe on both sides of the vehicle, and has disintegrated around the drivers side rear trailing arm causing it to have detached, along with a piece of the subframe. The metal of the subframe is distorted around the area of the break. The detached trailing arm and piece of subframe are now making contact with the fuel tank as well. …”

“Fuel tank is rusting. Leaking fuel, heavy fuel smell inside cabin. My saftey and anyone around the vehicle would be at risk due to fire chance. Confirmed by independent service center Vehcile has only been inspected by me and the shop Only symptom that appeared was fuel smell in my garage and a puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle.”

“Car is leaking gas very dangers . I contact Mercedes dealer regarding the recall on this type of Mercedes i have and they said only vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Mine was before or after , and they refuse to give me the exactly date for my car manufacturer. Car I use for Uber , and i don’t have any other income . If someone just through away a cigarette in parking lot might cause a big problem in the building and others cars in parking”

“The rear drivers side had a loud chunking/clanking noise while driving and the vehicle was unable to control and break when in motion. Driving was impossible as the breaking component was a total failure and car could not be controlled while traveling down 45-50mph zone. I reduced my speed to 20-25 mph by letting off on the gas to get better control of the car if breaking would need to be suddenly made. I relied on the shoulder to pull off if any sudden breaking was needed. …”