2016 Mercedes-Benz C350E Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350E, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
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 contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350E. The contact stated that the vehicle's average mpg ranged between 25 to 34 MPH. In addition, the vehicle had to be recharged every 11 miles to keep the electric charge going associated with the mpg. The manufacturer indicated 51 mpg on the sticker and in the owner's manual. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to provide further information. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10957615, filed 2017-02Related service bulletins
- 11014402Feb 21, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
- 11013179Jan 24, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
- 11031586Aug 20, 2021This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on July 30, 2021 and includes an additional population (33) of certain MY 2018 Baumusters covered under this extended warranty.
- 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 40% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350E
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350E
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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