2012 Mercedes-Benz C ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2012 vs. every other C Class year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C Class median. How we score
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What C Class owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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