2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,150 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“My vehicle was damaged by k and h auto. The electrical unit is malfunctioning, the light is broken on the right side, and the rotors and brakes have been rusted, please have someone attend to this matter. Thanks, and have a very blessed day. Another company by the name of ans towing, towed my vehicle without care and I am now having acceleration issues with my vehicle. The vehicle was dragged through water on october 17-18, 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11066436, filed 2018-02, 100,000 miles“I have a mercedes benz C300 with 16,300 miles on it. The vehicle came with continental, contipro, 225/45 r17 91h tires on it two tires on the left side of the car have developed bubbles on them and will have to be replaced. The tires on the right side will have to be inspected since they may have bubbles on the inside. I have just read many complains about these tires and feel they are dangerous and should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10573712, filed 2014-03, 16,300 miles“My 2012 c300 has a rotted rear subframe making the car not able to be driven. It has major ,life threatening, costly damage and this issue already has a recall all over the world but not in the United States. If I can get the assistance to pay this repair, it will be gladly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #11602805, filed 2024-07“Rear driver side wheel was making a clicking noise leading us to believe there was an issue with the strut and/or shock. Due to the nature and severity of the noise, we took the vehicle to our mechanic ASAP. Upon inspection, mechanic identified that the sub-frame had completely rusted through which could lead to other catastrophic issues making vehicle no longer safe to drive unless repaired. Due to the age of the vehicle being 11 years old, the cost to repair was almost the value of the vehicle basically making this a complete loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546160, filed 2023-09Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 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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