2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel/propulsion system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cracks have formed in the plastic cover over the fuel pump in the fuel tank under the back seat. Gas is seeping out when the tank is full.”
filed Jul 1, 2022
“Filled up gas and strong gas smell can be smelt throughout the car and Check engine light came on, took car to auto zone for report. Stated emissions code was listed. Was told to replace gas cap and code should clear. Replaced gas cap, still had code. Took car to shop and was told this model has…”
filed May 31, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 57 | 20% |
| 2015 C300 | 66 | 17% |
| 2014 C300 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 C300 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 C300 | 38 | 8% |
| 2009 C300 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 C300 | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.