2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C180 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180. That ranks 2nd out of 4 C180 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. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 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% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Parked car in strip mall to buy lunch & turned off ignition.locked car. Returned, open d door with keyless entry but car would not start. Tried with key. Still would not start. Call aaa for jump. Car would no start-didn't need jump-battery ok. Key in ignition but car would not start. All batteries…
Other Mercedes-Benz C180 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C180 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.