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Fuel systemPart report

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
15%of 216 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, 15% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A fuel line in the engine compartment just above the skid plate on the drives side just right of the front wheel well leaks fuel where the line is crimped coming from the high pressure fuel pump. Fuel collects on the skid plate and when a stop at idea produces a strong fuel smell in the cabin of the car”

NHTSA complaint #11396042, filed 2021-02, 47,000 miles

“I have a 2017 C 300 and it smells like gas when I turn my heat/ac on. I contacted Mercedes to see if there was a recall as this is a huge issue with many customers but Mercedes offered no assistance. The smell of gas is very dangerous and I think it's unfair to the customers that Mercedes has known about this problem but chose to do nothing.”

NHTSA complaint #11552831, filed 2023-10

“My preowned vehicle has a strong gas odor in the cabin while operating. I don’t see any safety recalls but I did read online that a class action lawsuit proved my model may have faulty fuel parts causing seepage and the watranty is extended to 10yr/120k miles. I have scheduled maintenance this week but would like to be certain the warranty will cover this. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #11506962, filed 2023-02

“I got a check engine lite and the code said positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve. While doing research I am finding out that this is a very common problem on these cars, and very expensive to fix, I’ve never even heard of this problem happening to other cars. I think a recall is in order, thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11532311, filed 2023-07

“Strong gas odor in the cabin and in motion to the point of causing me to be light headed with my children in the car. Smell of gas coming from the engine when parked. No lights or warnings and it does not occur all of the time just sometimes however ive noticed it 3x the last 5x i have drove my car, the cabin was only extremely bad once.”

NHTSA complaint #11438159, filed 2021-10

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202315%
2022728%
2021321%
202039%
20191217%
20181010%
20173315%
20166723%
20157018%
201411%
201331%
2012124%
2011449%
2010266%
200951%
200820%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300

Engine
77 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Body and structure
24 complaints
Seat belts
21 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300

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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