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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 14 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 22, 2025SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESBrake line is thoroughly corroded, went to a repair shop, when they brought it back down, the Subfra...
Feb 5, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated his wife had noticed that the steerin...
Jan 7, 2025SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESRear subframe corrosion and in addition, rear break line corrosion.
Jun 22, 2024SUSPENSIONRear subframe has rust perforation causing instability and stopping issues with the vehicle.
Apr 29, 2024SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESOn April 29, 2024, I was driving my 2012 E350 Mercedes and the brakes failed upon leaving an appoint...
Apr 25, 2024SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESOn my recent visit to my trusted independent service center, which specializes in Mercedes-Benz, the...
Feb 7, 2023SUSPENSIONMy 2012 Mercedes E350 has rear sub-frame is starting to rust/corrode and I need to replace it within...
Jan 17, 2023SUSPENSIONRear sub-frame rotted out and would not pass state inspection. Repair shop contacted local Mercedes ...
Dec 1, 2022SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESI have video available that shows significant premature corrosion of the rear subframe and brake lin...
Nov 17, 2022SUSPENSIONA state inspection identified that the rear subframe is rusted through. Per the service advisor, th...
Oct 21, 2022SUSPENSIONThe rear subframe is broken. I was braking and the car lost control about two weeks ago. Ever since ...
Sep 30, 2022SUSPENSIONIn having maintenance on my vehicle, the dealer advised that the subframe is corroding and needs to ...
Jun 10, 2022SUSPENSIONI found that the subframe had been recalled in other countries, but not in the united states? The l...
May 1, 2019SUSPENSION,WHEELSI AM NOW OFFICIALLY ON MY 3RD SET OF WHEELS, 16 FLAT TIRES, AND NOW HAD TO REPLACE EVERY SINGLE COMP...

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