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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 4 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
307
Suspension
66
Engine
58
Structure
38
Other
37
Electrical
22
Steering
15
Brakes
13
Fuel System
5
Powertrain
5
Lights
4
Visibility
4
Speed Control
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 3, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, th...
Sep 10, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he smelled a ru...
May 9, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGRECEIVED MESSAGE TO CHECK LEFT TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, BACK UP LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL. I PURCHASED ...
Feb 2, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ C250. WHILE DRIVING, THE TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED WHEN A ...

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