2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C-Class years
- Not enough data 14th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class. That ranks 14th out of 14 C-Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The taillights in my 2012 c300 was starting to go out intermittently. At first the notification came on for the brake light but the brake light kept working. Afterwards the rest of the taillights and the sidemarker light went out as well. I went to go take a look and the grounding wire was oxidated…
Other Mercedes Benz C-Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C-Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C-Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 C-Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 C-Class | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 C-Class | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 C-Class | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 C-Class | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 C-Class | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 C-Class | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 C-Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 C-Class | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 C-Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 C-Class | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C-Class model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.