MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mercedes Benz S Class

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2012 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:03:18.581Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2012 1
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012 1
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012 1

2012: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
199412
199527
19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
20092
20121

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

2012 mercedes S550. Consumer states vehicle slid backwards in parking lot *tgw the consumer stated the safety issue was regarding the vehicle being put in the neutral position after turning off the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-11

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-11-30Fuel system, diesel11V496000 Mercedes-Benz USA (Mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from July 2010 through February 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from…

    Remedy: Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2011. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V496000 · Fuel system, diesel
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Mercedes Benz S 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 S Class?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.