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P0002 on MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2012, 2013, 2014

What P0002 Means on Your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

Real MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"While trying to pass big rig on freeway my car went into lymph mode and stalled causing the car behind me to brake and almost caused an accident. My engine light came on & after getting it checked out I retrieve the following code P0002."

— 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/27/2023

"P0002 fuel volume regulator control circuit range/performance mercedes c250, if i'm experiencing a lack of power when i press the gas pedal and i'm getting a p0002 check engine light, there's a high probability that i will need a new hpfp high pressure fuel pump."

— 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/04/2020

"When accelerating to pass on highway car suddenly goes into limp mode and losses power this is dangerous at 70 plus miles per hour, ecm code reads p0002 high pressure fuel regulator failure, check engine light will stay on until car has been shut off for longer than ten minutes or if you have a scan"

— 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 03/01/2021

"Check engine light code p0002. accelerating in any form from the street or especially the highway merging on, there is a superior loss of power/acceleration. very dangerous as you are a hazard coming into the highway and do not have adequate acceleration when on ramps are a very short distance."

— 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/17/2020

"I have a hum device on my vehicle and it shows that i have a code p0002 fuel volume regulator control circuit range performance. my mercedes benz c class 250 has only 44614 miles, when i bought it had 36."

— 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 07/25/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0002 on MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

71.4%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
3
2013
2
2014
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0002 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026