Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz c-class has 0 recalls, 582 complaints.
0
Recalls
582
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Mercedes of Danbury replaced the rear sub frame CODE 3441 47, since my mechanic (Newtown Auto Repair... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The taillights in my 2012 c300 was starting to go out intermittently. At first the notification came... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | -The steering wheel and brake locked up and became unusable while driving at approximately 75mph. Cr... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated the fuel tank was emitting a fuel odo... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear subframe rotted out and broke due to corrosion. Rear crossmember is broken and needs replaced. ... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear subframe crossmember rotting, needs replacement. It seems to be a common problem with this vehi... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was driving normally last week when the driver's head restraint system (known by Mercedes as Neck ... |
| May 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The electronic steering lock failed resulting in my car being completely disabled. My safety was not... |
| May 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was replacing rear tail light bulb. Now I'm getting an error message on instrument cluster. I tr... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The model/year Mercedes-Benz are well known for experiencing this/these particular issues. My resea... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Took the car in for an oil change and asked them to look at the brakes and rear as there was a stran... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ant... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | I got stranded in the middle of the street my vehicle does not crank steering lock so I had my vehic... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Lost of drive power and the vehicle steering wheel locked on my mercedes from a damaged malfunctioni... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1. The car radio, blue-tooth, speakers, sound, car remote sound. Happened after a battery change by ... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | SEATS | Active headrest on front passenger seat forcefully deployed without any collision or impact occurrin... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | The subframe has developed extensive rust and corrosion, which I believe is a result of faulty manuf... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake line corrosion |