2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C204.9 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9. That ranks 3rd out of 4 C204.9 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 C204.9 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9.
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.
My vehicle and many other mercedes benz models suffer a failed electronic ignition switch and electronic steering lock. This is a known defect amongst many models/years of mercedes benz vehicles and only a dealer can repair. The cost of repair is $1,900. The causes the vehicles to be unable to…
My vehicle started to pull left when braking. Had all brakes replaced and pulling conitnued. After further review, found out that the rear crossmember / sub-frame was rotted on the driver side. When braking, the rear driver side wheel shifts. You can see the rear caliper move up. The problem is…
Timing chain tensioner all oil changes were done perfectly with the correct oil and original filter.
Other Mercedes-Benz C204.9 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 C204.9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 C204.9 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 C204.9 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C204.9 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.