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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 272 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, 1% of the 272 complaints for this model year.

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.

“2012 C250 has a known defect with high pressure fuel pump. I personally have had an intermittent issue where vehicle will unpredictably stop working under heavy throttle and enter limp mode as the computer throws a fault code. This results in loss of power after the code making vehicle unpredictable and dangerous in passing situations. It leaves you stranded in the passing lane with oncoming traffic with a vehicle that will not accelerate. I have submitted a request multiple times with Mercedes benz corporate who has declined my submission. This issue has been ongoing since 2016. …”

NHTSA complaint #11448292, filed 2022-01

“-The steering wheel and brake locked up and became unusable while driving at approximately 75mph. Cruise control was enabled for a few miles (maybe 2) and disabled after. Around 5 minutes after disabling, the car began to surge between acceleration and deceleration drastically on its own. All of the dashboard lights that come on when the key is initially inserted came on at once while engine was on/running and the car was in drive. After finally being able to reach a safe enough spot, I put the car in park and turned the engine off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687260, filed 2025-09

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201453%
201352%
201231%

Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

Air bags
168 complaints
Engine
61 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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