2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-03
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.