Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 37 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
37
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The electronic steering lock failed resulting in my car being completely disabled. My safety was not... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | During hard acceleration the high-pressure fuel pump fails. I've never had to replace this part on ... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Took my 2012 Mercedes c300 to my mechanic and the Rear Sub frame is rusting out. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I started hearing noises about a week ago while driving. Last night while driving home in the evenin... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While trying to pass big rig on freeway my car went into lymph mode and stalled causing the car behi... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway and came to a sudden stop and the car fishtailed putting our safety and... |
| May 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The drivers door handle broke. In researching online, this has been an issue with Mercedes Benz sinc... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle has 70,000 miles. always kept garaged. Told by dealer when taken for the yearly checkup ... |
| Jan 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | It is a wide-spread issue and commonly known issue that when the car battery is replaced in Mercedes... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sub frame broke in half and the dealership said it is due to rust. The car has been garage kept... |
| Nov 16, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased a 2012 Mercedes C300 AWD from a local dealer and have had it serviced annually. Last wee... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Mercedes 2012 C 300 is leaking gas which may lead to fire ( the fuel filter flange when operated ... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car is leaking gas very dangers . I contact Mercedes dealer regarding the recall on this type of Mer... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The W204 subframe of my Mercedes Benz C Class is failing and in need of repair, this should not be h... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car smell like a gas leak. I had went to a car shop to have the car to looked at. The mechanic ha... |
| Jun 22, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear Subframe Rot- this seems to be a common and known issue with Mercedes’ that should be a recall.... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear subframe on my 2012 Mercedes Benz C300 was corroded and broke. This caused the car to lose ... |
| Jan 31, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Premature subframe rust, causing the vehicle to swerve when brakes are applied looks to be a trend:... |
| Dec 22, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint against the Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz fr... |
| Dec 22, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint against the Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz fr... |