2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,962miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,962 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.
“I parked the car,few hours later,I try to put it on,no starting occurred,no external light ,the battery was dead. I bought a new battery but it did not function.I consulted with several mechanics and one them talled me that place where I put the key that is called the panel switch was damage and suggested me to call mercedes benz dealer because it happens that there was recalls that several cars had the same problems for cars from 2008 -2014.this problem affected the original battery that I had.”
NHTSA complaint #10723521, filed 2015-06, 1,923 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor. Months after the odor was noticed, the vehicle became inoperable. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel entered into the carbon filter and the entire fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #11090461, filed 2018-04, 130,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10036765Oct 1, 2010Mercedes: check fuel information label. It has been determined that the fuel information label on the fuel filler flap may be missing.
- 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.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
53 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
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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