2007 Mercedes-Benz C350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C350, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,800 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.
“Took my 2007 mercedes e350 to the dealership after smelling gas the last few times I filled up. Crack in the seam of the fuel tank. $3700!!!! How much is mercedes paying to not have a recall this is bs.”
NHTSA complaint #10654043, filed 2014-11, 90,800 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes C350. The contact stated that after starting or turning off the vehicle, gasoline fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 12/30/14 updated 05/27/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10660419, filed 2014-11, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz C350. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle and smelled fuel throughout the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10731573, filed 2015-07, 170,000 miles“Fuel pump failed while driving, car would no longer operate. Had very bad headaches for about a week leading up to the pump failure while driving the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10583562, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10016670May 1, 2009Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain…
- 10025443Feb 14, 2008Fuel gauge reads empty, turn signal lamps pulse quicker, central locking inoperative using key, no communication with rear sam.
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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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