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2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system problems

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 33 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

33

Fuel System complaints

12%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

C300 fuel system complaints by model year70 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 26 complaints2011: 44 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 70 complaints2016: 66 complaints2017: 33 complaints
C300 fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed smoke emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to her work location and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, she observed orange flames coming from the engine…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 29, 2025 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.