Mercedes Benz C230 fuel pump problems

Filed Jul 24, 2024 · Fuel system · 300,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact heard fluttering sounds coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that on two occasions, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred approximately two months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

I have an issue that when you fill up the car you will smell a strong gas odor outside of the car. as soon as the fuel level drops down the odor gets less and less. looked under rear seat and no fuel leaks. also i see a lot of posts about this same issue with this same type of car. 2007 c230 sport. please look into this. i even changed out gaskets and fuel pumps. just in case.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · MO

When I fill up with gas, the car salon fills up with the gas smell. The problem should be in the fuel pump or so. The smell is persistent in the garage. While driving, I did not notice. When the amount of gas in the fuel tank decreases, the smell goes away. I removed the back seat and so the gas residue over the pump.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 228,000 miles · FL

The federal safety agency recall 08v303000. My car fuel gauge misreads what is not there. Stalls and not restart without tapping the fuel pump. Fuel light indicates fuel sensor need to be replaced. After paying $327.00 still continues to malfunction. Stopped several times on street and parking lots. Towed several times. Refuses to start without notice. Harness for it not found. Impact of accident lost fuel. Since accident towed three times stalled and towed once and twice by mercedes benz. Replacement cost $1051.00.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 106,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured and the descending units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · AZ

Strong raw fuel odor was noticed after fill up on multiple occasions. Investigation found that both the fuel pump housing and the fuel sender housings were cracked allowing raw fuel to leak out. This is exactly the same as the e class recall. This recall needs to be extended to include the c class as well as this car has an identical failure mode. I found this issue was previously reported, and would like to second this noted issue. For many months have noticed strong fuel smell from left rear wheel well. Mb dealer confirms above similar diagnosis and approximately 1k repair cost, gas is leaking out and pooling on top of sender unit.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Fuel system · FL

Strong raw fuel odor was noticed after fill up on multiple occasions. Investigation found that both the fuel pump housing and the fuel sender housings were cracked allowing raw fuel to leak out. This is exactly the same as the e class recall. This recall needs to be extended to include the c class as well as this car has an identical failure mode. I found this issue was previously reported, and would like to second this noted issue. For many months have noticed strong fuel smell from left rear wheel well. Mb dealer confirms above similar diagnosis and approximately 1k repair cost, gas is leaking out and pooling on top of sender unit.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

After I fill the tank up with gasoline the car smells like gas! Especially in the rear on the inside and out. Huge safety and environmental issue. Seems to be very common with this year and should be made a recall. Fuel vapors are unhealthy to be breathing and should not be release into the atmosphere. Not to mention my gas mileage has decreased! It should be a recall and not a "wear and tear" issue because the car cannot even register the issue no cel (check engine light) appears but yet the fuel is obviously leaking. I read into it and many people say it has to do with cracked housings on the fuel pump and sender? Please make this a recall!! Huger safety concern what if I crash and the car ignites from the inside!

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · FL

Car would not start after fill-up. Removed back seat to find a puddle of gas on the fuel pump module (drivers side). Plastic on pump cracked, shorting out module. Big safety hazard.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · TX

Leaking fuel pump seals (located over the drivers side rear wheel). Caused extreme fuel odor and danger of fire in closed garage. M/b would not warranty/$1,000+ repair costs.