2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, 1% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
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.
“It is a wide-spread issue and commonly known issue that when the car battery is replaced in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the climate control stops working, as well as the blower. The safety issues: •Car battery needed to be replaced during non-daylight hours during the winter. •Climate control stopped working immediately upon battery replacement, and issues with blower arose. •I drove home in the dark, during winter, without the ability to defrost my windows. A quick Google search for this issue will uncover an abundance of consumer complaints and common themes regarding this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11511741, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz C300. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was taken for repair and the blades were replaced however the contact wipers were still failing. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10543888, filed 2013-09, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that after opening the sunroof and then attempting to close the sunroof, the sunroof failed to fully close. The contact had to open and close the sunroof several times before the sunroof closed. Additionally, the contact stated that there was water entering the vehicle from the sunroof which caused electrical failures. The contact stated that the vehicle was drivable, but the Anti-Theft warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several other warning lights were later illuminated, and the vehicle would not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594372, filed 2024-06, 169,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11010494Nov 13, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
- 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…
- 11031594Oct 29, 2020This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be…
- 10205265Jul 3, 2013Outside mirror fogged.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 21 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300
114 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300
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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