Mercedes C Class Loses Power - 75K Mile Review (W204 C250)

Quick ownership update after 7 years and 76k miles on my wife's 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 (W204). The car would lose power on acceleration and go into limp mode, which triggered the P0002 check engine light. It turned out to be the high pressure fuel pump. For more videos, see links below and my website:
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[@huantsai9406]

Appreciate Car Fanatic for this video. FYI to all, this high pressure fuel pump is indeed part of extended factory vehicle warranty/recall by MB USA. They finally recognized this to be a major issue. I have a 2013 MB C250, so check with MB USA. My car had this issue for years, initially thought to be the turbo, but after turbo was repaired the acceleration issue continued for years and no one could really figure out the problem. Recently tried to sell my car and the buyer test driving it floored the gas and the issue came back and I panicked but scanned my car, got the P0002 code and came across this video. Took my car to dealership and got it repaired for free, saved me thousands. My car finally drives perfect as it should.

[@unclemar8352]

I have a 2015 c250 and have been having this issue for a few months now. I scanned the car and it gave me the same code. I was looking to replace the part myself to save me some extra money because my car is out of warranty now that it has 116k miles on it. Does this mean that I can just take the car up there and MB USA will fix for free, since there was a recall on this part? They’ve sent me things about the Air bag recall but I’ve never received anything regarding the HP fuel pump recall.

[@samansh6305]

Thanks a million! Happened to my W204 too. The dealer could not find the root cause. Since I had watched your video, I insisted on double-checking and they finally confirmed it's the High Pressure Fuel Pump!

[@saibushayer]

Great video! Once again: we need more C250 videos :)

[@ghaithalshammari1054]

Thanks for listing the parts. My High-Pressure pump failed @ 75K and was replaced under warranty, now again @ 111K

[@truthhurts228]

Have the exact same problem with my 2013 C 330 sedan. Thanks for your great video! I'm going to trade mine in without the expensive repair, out of warranty, no more Mercedes cars for me.

[@chichetng]

Agradecido por el video, tengo el mismo problema en un c200 2013 1.8 turbo con 102.000 kms (63.000 millas) no estaba seguro de hacer el cambio, lo voy a hacer ahora. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia!

[@douglashite4410]

Just had the same problem with my C250. It was the high pressure fuel pump. Was under warranty so that was a relief. They charged my warranty company $1355 for the work. Runs like new again.

[@santhoshjey8230]

Have you had problems since?

[@ahmedalmehey3068]

ASSUME VIDEO JUST got the car 2 days ago and has 90k miles 2013 c250 And will be fixing it this week hopefully 🙏 thank you so much

[@paulmuncaciu3441]

It could be the same problem for a Cls 250 cdi (diesel engine)? On the hiway i was flooring it and when I reached aprox 170 km/h it got limp mode

[@WhosMega]

This happened to me twice covered under warranty.

[@kevinlee2927]

I have thee SAME problem with my 2008 Mercedes c350. I have the check engine light on and the codes indicate that i have a RPM turbine censor malfunction. But this video explains exactly what is happening to my car. I’m a little confused. Please help.

[@supremetube1]

how long did it take you to replace the pump with installation and removal of all parts, my garage says 1.5 days

[@57RollsRoycePhantom]

Mine went out at 27k miles. Warranty saved my ass lol

[@Aardvark49]

Seems like these high pressure fuel pumps on direct injection cars are common failure items. I’ve got one on my 997.2 Carrera and there’s plenty of chatter on Rennlist about them.

[@austinjew3094]

This happened to me one time. I have a 2014 with like 20k miles. It freaked me out. It hasn’t happened again. I floored it to get around someone. I hear if you leave your car always half full it won’t usually happen. It hasn’t happened since either. Sure it will though later on. Thanks for the video man.

[@adlaiflores1803]

This is wat I'm going thru rn with my 2021 c300 I'm barley at 31 k I'm freaking out

[@TheNitjinsu]

HI I ALSO HAVE W204 C200 JAPAN SPEC..RECENTLY REPAIR ALOT.. CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE... AND THEN CHANGE THE TCU.. AFTER CHANGE ALL WARNING LIGHT COME OUT.. ALL FIX..NOW WENT INTO LIMP MODE AGAIN IF ACCELERATION.. AND JUST NOW LIMP MODE TOTALLY ALL WARNING LIGHT COME OUT.. BUT AFTER RESTART THE CAR ALL WENT TO NORMAL.

[@Tony_Man]

This sucks. Just got new tires a few days ago and wanted to have some kind of fun with my 2012 C250, and now the fuel pump just gives out like that? I never had this kind of problem before.

[@MrSACKBOYPARADOX]

Looking into buying a used 2013 c class with 90 k miles. This will be my first Mercedes. Are they reliable? Even at that mileage?

[@boodyhabawal]

It happen to me exactly the same as u say and it feels like you talk about my car but I did read my car with obd and it is p008A

[@boodyhabawal]

Hallo what was the probleem code on obd ?

[@shafiisigera]

am having a problem for about 4 month now and no one seems to know what is the problem, The car has no faulty code, ignition would turn on, rpm on P(parking) would move normal up to 6000rpm, but once you put it in Drive rpm wont move above 2000rpm, and the car wont move, i can move gear knob, but the car wont move

[@pantheralaluna1111]

Dealer said its a $189 required diagnostic fee for a known recall?? What am I missing here?

[@nicknick6960]

Do you know if the 2012 C300 luxury w204 has high fuel pressure pump too? Thank you

[@CarFanatic]

I'm not sure but that's a v6 engine so it might be different.

[@israelsanchez4028]

Thanks for the video, do you have the fuel pump part number?... I need to buy a new one....

[@briancordova8371]

I need to do the same thing. Did you find the fuel pump part number?

[@mascho22]

there is a 10 year entended warranty on the C250's from MB on this issue now since Nov 2020. Dealer will replace it at no cost

[@phamnuwen9442]

Amazing that the car industry hasn't learned how to build a fuel pump that lasts and parts that aren't too "brittle" to be worked on after 100+ years of mass production.

[@CarFanatic]

They know how. It's about costs.

[@phamnuwen9442]

@@CarFanatic Costs as in manufacturing costs, or as in service and repair revenue? I'm guessing both.

[@CarFanatic]

Both. If manufacturers make cars that are too reliable, there is less margin for dealerships, which they rely on.

[@phamnuwen9442]

@@CarFanatic Yup. Fortunately, Tesla will probably kill the dealership model.

[@dianabedoya7611]

Had did you know the camshaft adjuster needed to be done ? Does it make. A different sound

[@CarFanatic]

That was fixed under warranty fortunately

[@meggiko]

Car Fanatic, under warranty or recall? What was the telling sign there was an issue with the camshaft adjuster? I recently had a code pop for the camshaft position sensor which I replaced. I replaced both intake and exhaust sensors actually. Still have some possible bugs though. Just curious what was the sign for you.

[@ghostpsgaming5871]

This happened to my car while I was driving. The revs went up but there was absolutely no power delivery, the car didn't accelerate much at all.

[@adlaiflores1803]

This is wat I'm going thru rn with my 2021 c300 I'm barley at 31 k I'm freaking out

[@ghostpsgaming5871]

@@adlaiflores1803 I feel for you. I'm shocked that your w205 is having the same problem as my w204. Clearly MB has a serious issue they need to fix with their cars.

[@aziztravels]

​@@ghostpsgaming5871I'm having the exact same problem that occured last week. Have you managed to fix your car? What part was faulty?

[@adlaiflores1803]

This is wat I'm going thru rn with my 2021 c300 I'm barley at 31 k I'm freaking out

[@rubensanchez1018]

Anybody have the part number?

[@MrBrandon8716]

Did it make a clicking/ticking noise under heavy acceleration?

[@codygarcia4533]

Mine is how’d you fix it

[@nadermaroun8411]

Will you feel a lower power output even after restarting the engine ???

[@CarFanatic]

Yes. But a new high pressure fuel pump fixed the issue.

[@brettfogarty8957]

Did you have a fuel smell coming from the car as well?

[@CarFanatic]

I did not.

[@ihabsamaan4896]

I have the same issue. (2012 C250 AMG). Whenever i press the gas to hard i lose power & it goes into limp mode. But as long as i dont press on it to hard & dont drive it to aggressively it drives fine.

[@emanuelrodriguez1682]

Mine 2

[@DanielSantos-qf3cx]

Mine 3 :(

[@lubabalonomda103]

I have the same problem, did you change the HPFP?

[@Bobbybentayga]

Yup. Same here lol

[@MrGOD-mx5wb]

I have the same problem im tired of This shit my exhaust stop sound good car shake go limp mode amd been in service everyting still the same now no power slow motion

[@kidfoodieusa3806]

the turbo went out on my moms 2013 c250 at 45k miles

[@CarFanatic]

The turbo? If so, wow. That's pretty uncommon. Turbos are generally pretty robust.

[@mustafakameron2870]

I have the same issue with my c250 there is no boost on my car it’s drives like a Hyundai just like the turbocharged doesn’t exist Did you get it fixed yet and how much does it cost?

[@CarFanatic]

@@mustafakameron2870 I did they it fixed. It was the high pressure fuel pump, which was about $1000 to fix in total.

[@kidfoodieusa3806]

@@CarFanatic yea was a big project for my dealer was there for almost 2 months figuring out the issue and it still goes into limp mode after taking it to the dealer for the extended warranty and they said the fuel pump wasn’t causing it now that it’s out of warranty 123k miles

[@connorcarlson6290]

Mercedes put an 8 year 80,000 mile warranty on the w204 c250 fuel pumps knowing they are dog sh*t

[@joseaquino4153]

Mine was the fuel pressure sensor. But i ended up just replacing the pump and everything just to prevent some bs later on. C250 is a pretty shitty car tbh

[@CarFanatic]

Really? Why do you say that? It's not the sportiest car to drive but my wife's has held up well.

[@Thegreatestversionofonesself]

Happened to me multiple times. This is going to cost you 2300 for a new transmission control module. The part must be put in by Mercedes benz specialists.

[@CarFanatic]

High pressure fuel pump was the issue. $1000 repair.

[@santhoshjey8230]

@@CarFanatic have you had problems since you replaced it?

[@robertpuckherrera7831]

Did the same and problem still the same..

[@meggiko]

So apparently this is a common issue with ‘12 & ‘13 C250s that MB is aware of but won’t recall, which is BS. I have the exact same problem. I’ve been taking it to the dealership and they “can’t seem to figure it out,” which is also BS. Took it in again today with the code P000277. Here’s the notes from the mechanic: “the quantity control valve has a malfunction, the commanded position can not be reached. Followed guided tests and fuel pressure testing all passed. Passed test resistance in high pressure pump. Passed test resistance from ME through engine harness.” The dealership even told me they called Mercedes because they had never seen the issue. I’m thinking this was all a load of bullshit they were feeding me. I literally found very similar issues with a single Google search. Sorry, I’m a little pissed right now.

[@ewsconstruction6421]

Have you been able to find out anything?

[@aziztravels]

I have the exact same problem with the same error code. Have you managed to fix your car and what was the problem? :\

[@cynthiaboddy9783]

Would it hurt to continue driving car like this

[@CarFanatic]

No, but it is potentially unsafe since you won't be able to accelerate fully if needed.

[@ltsgarage7780]

Common sense should tell you what was wrong with the power when you read which model it is. "C250" it's a 4 cylinder. Nuff said. 😉

[@CarFanatic]

Lol fortunately my wife doesn't know that

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@CarFanatic I wouldn't let my wife drive a 4 cylinder. Or I would remove all badging. Put on 500, 550 or 55 and just have it over with...

[@austinjew3094]

Women don’t need 400hp. Lol

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@austinjew3094 maybe yours doesn't. But I have a real woman that knows how to drive. 🤗

[@pershamackinting5662]

@@austinjew3094 yea, we do.

[@jasonhorst9154]

camshaft shit for me