2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 21, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M166 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166. That ranks 2nd out of 3 M166 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 129,105 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~129,105 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%129,105——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

This model hasn!t a transmission fluid measurement stick, but either not indicate at monitoring screen if needs fluid, also the transmission fluid pan become rusted due to low material quality leaking all fluid and causing serious automatic transmission damages, costing over us$6000.00 in repair. I…

Power Train · received Nov 21, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11281662

Other Mercedes-Benz M166 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201210
2011 M16610
2010 M16640

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M166 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.