Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The model/year Mercedes-Benz are well known for experiencing this/these particular issues. My resea... |
| Dec 25, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. STARTING WITH ME NOT HAVING ENOUGH P... |
| Dec 11, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I BOUGHT THE CERTIFIED CAR AT 50K AND AT 70K MILES, RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY ENDED - CHECK ENGINE LI... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED... |
| Jan 28, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | GRADUALLY AS THE CAR IS ACCELERATING IT MAKES A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND SHAKES ALSO JERKS WHEN C... |