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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Airbags
91
Other
37
Suspension
14
Electrical
14
Steering
12
Brakes
11
Engine
11
Powertrain
9
Fuel System
8
Structure
7
Seats
5
Seat Belts
5
Tires
4

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 20, 2026SERVICE BRAKESThe brake lines on my car rusted out from the brake booster all of way to the rear calipers. This is...
Jul 25, 2025SERVICE BRAKESI recently took my 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership after experienc...
Jan 10, 2025SERVICE BRAKES2012 e350 both rear brake metal lines rusted out January 2025 brakes gave out. This is definitely c...
Oct 13, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated while her husband was driving 20-25 ...
Sep 23, 2024SERVICE BRAKESRusted/leaking brakes lines to rear of vehicle.
Aug 21, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds; when...
May 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE LINES TO THE REAR HAVE CORRODED AND CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN.
May 8, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe rear brake lines on my 2012 Benz E350 has a lot of corrosion and one of the blowout while stoppi...
Mar 3, 2024SERVICE BRAKESBrake line corroded under protective cover. Was driving and felt mushy brakes and came home to almos...
Feb 6, 2023SERVICE BRAKESMy car had a pool of brake fluid under the car and when I turned it on, it said the brake fluid was ...
Mar 15, 2021SERVICE BRAKESRUSTED BRAKE LINES CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKING AND LOOSE BREAK PEDAL. THIS IS SEVERELY AFFECTING BRE...

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