2013 Mercedes-Benz C250: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 27, 2025 · Fuel system · TX

HIGH pressure fuel pump malfunctions Yes it is available for inspection The car was put in limb mode when at high speed this could have caused an accident with many drivers do to the loss of power Yes it’s been re produced 3 times and others by me No it has not been inspected by a dealer or police or insurance No lamps or symptoms that may be super noticeable, but reduce power and as soon as the high pressure pump fails a check engine light goes off and car has trouble changing gears and accelerating,

Filed Jun 14, 2022 · Fuel system · 143,775 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,775.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

High pressure fuel pump failure causes unsafe driving conditions

Filed Dec 31, 2020 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · TX

I was driving on the freeway i10 I was doing 65 MPH I try to pass a car so I accelerated the car but the car was not getting the power and my check engine light came on so I safely pull out of the freeway and inspected the car with a scanner and it showed a code so I search in google and it appears a failure of the high pressure fuel pump, I managed to take the car to my house disconnected the battery and the check engine light disappeared but the RPM's where irregular and the acceleration was failing more often. It appears that I'm not the only one that have had this problem while I was looking in google and youtube many people had the same problem while trying to accelerate.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 89,000 miles · NC

Whenever I accelerate engine light comes up and it turns into limp mode.this is a serious safety issue, alot of other people with the same vehicle as me are having same issues. This has happened more than 3 times, this is a error in high pressure fuel pump.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz c250. While driving approximately 55 MPH and up, the vehicle failed to shift gears automatically in order to accelerate correctly. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of arrowhead (located at 9260 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382, 623‑806‑8764) where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz c250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. After turning the engine off and back on multiple times, the vehicle would operate normally. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (crown euro cars, 8302 us highway 19 n., pinellas park, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

My fuel pump originally was diagnosed as faulty in october 2017 ordered from mercedes benz of sa which was stated by the eta provided. Upon calling back they were unable to get a eta on my fuel pump which has my car running horrible and smelling like gas but is my only car. It has been over 4 months since situation upon calling today no eta has been given or updated they voiced its on international back-order everywhere you call if an item like this isn't available there is a serious safety issues and recall needed immediately to hold mercedes responsible. This is an unfortunate event that needs to be fixed.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

When accelerating at highway speeds (mostly) check engine light comes on and car shakes. If you pull over and restart the car most of the time the check engine light goes away. The engine error code (from mercedes) is p03001 which is a cylinder misfire. I purchased this car brand new and have had it at the dealership 8 times now for the same problem. They have replaced the fuel pump and injectors and problem still persists. Mercedes dealer is telling me there is nothing wrong with the car and they can't duplicate the problem after a week with the vehicle. The car is very dangerous to drive. This has happened to me no less than 20 times in 2 years of owning the vehicle. My son has been in the car with me several times when this has happened and it is a safety hazard to be at highway speeds and the car can no longer accelerate and starts to decelerate. Mercedes needs to do something about this before someone (namely me) dies because of this known issue. They have known about this with an internal document since october 2012 yet they continue to ignore the problem.

Filed Mar 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 24,426 miles · VA

Was accelerating up hill after making right turn; check engine light came on, vehicle seemed to stall and would no longer accelerate in traffic situation; maximum speed vehicle would get to is 17 MPH. Immediately took to dealer who ran diagnostics, but did not identify problem; performed computer "reset" and told to bring back if more problems. Several hours later, same issue returned with maximum speed of 7 MPH; cel and multiple dash warning lights including traction control appeared. Vehicle was towed to dealer and dealer was notified of safety issue and potential for accident. After five days, dealer called and indicated had replaced throttle motor. Dealer requested to keep overnight and next morning engine would not start; found pull on battery. Approximately 4.5 weeks later, original acceleration issue recurred - while passing a tractor trailer in a passing zone on two-lane highway; was unable to complete passing maneuver and had to fall back in behind tractor trailer just in time for an oncoming vehicle to pass in other direction, avoiding collision, but underscoring imminent safety threat of this vehicle. Vehicle was returned to dealer yet again and after more than one week, dealer indicated that fuel pump and injectors had been replaced per instruction from mb USA. Again requested to keep vehicle for additional testing; vehicle remains with dealer as of today. The acceleration issues with this vehicle present an imminent threat to safety of both driver and other vehicles.