2012 Mercedes-Benz C204 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C204 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204. That ranks 2nd out of 4 C204 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 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 | 2 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mercedes-Benz C204 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204.
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.
Esl sudden failure, apparently this is a very common failure for this vehicle for years now with no action to recall or address the design of this part. Car is immobilized and must be towed, but only to dealer who must program the part but not sell it to customer or other service center to repair…
There's been several complaints on the electronic steering lock (esl) going bad. I experienced this danger exact failure. The car just hit 80,000 miles and this failure happened. When there esl locks, you cannot turn on the car to do anything. I happened to be out of town and i had to get my car…
There are small cracks that have developed in the top of the fuel sending unit. This allows fuel to leak out of the top of the fuel pump and pool in the center of the pump where there are a number of electrical wires that are submerged in fuel. This is a potentially deadly problem as there is a…
I have received a letter from takata recall for my mercedes-benz's airbag replacement.
Other Mercedes-Benz C204 years
See all Mercedes-Benz C204 problems by year, every Mercedes-Benz model, or the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder.
Similar Mercedes-Benz models
Embed this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C204 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C204 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.