2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,291miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, 3% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,291 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Inside drivers side door lever broke, can not get out of the car without lowering drivers elec. Window. Dealer or others can not fix or replace, no stock. All on backorder for months ahead.”
NHTSA complaint #11003777, filed 2017-07, 42,582 miles“Cam shaft adjusters went out and had to be repaired for normal use and drivers side door handle broke on the inside and needs to be replaced due to regular use.”
NHTSA complaint #11140151, filed 2018-10, 78,000 miles“I was driving my 2012 Mercedes C250 through an intersection on 08/09/2021 when I first heard clunking noises in the rear of my vehicle. Every time I placed my foot on the brakes after that it continued to clunk until I took it to the Mercedes dealership for repair on 08/17/2021. The car had about 57,000 miles on it and was only nine years old, but the dealership said that the entire rear subframe of the vehicle had rusted and was close to completely separating from other parts of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11430314, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started very rough with a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. On another occasion, while opening the front driver’s side door, the door handle fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11511575, filed 2023-03, 90,000 miles“2012 mercedes C250 sport. Consumer writes in regards to issues with levers on the steering column the consumer stated he was unable to see the lever, which was hidden behind the steering wheel. The consumer stated he had to lean forward to look over top of the steering wheel to reach the lever. He also stated the cruise control was in a hidden area as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10457288, filed 2012-05Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10233780Mar 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10232321Feb 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10167038Feb 1, 2014This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250
168 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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