2012 Mercedes-Benz C350
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 has 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (69% of all complaints), specifically: have a recall now it had to trade it in for a good value.
39
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
27 complaints- • HAVE A RECALL NOW IT HAD TO TRADE IT IN FOR A GOOD VALUE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAPAIGN NUMBER: 17V017000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS
- • TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE EMAIL BUT HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
“HAVE A RECALL NOW IT HAD TO TRADE IT IN FOR A GOOD VALUE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • MY CAR HAS A STRONG ODER OF GAS. IS IT SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO A SHOP? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE?
- • THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED COULD NOT START THE CAR. CAR WAS DRIVEN THEN TURNED OFF, WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE VEHICLE, IT WILL NOT TURN ON.EVERYTHING WAS UNRESPONSIVE,WHICH WONT TURN ON ENGINE. HAD TO TOW TO DEALERSHIP IT COST ME 1800.00. SO THEY SAID THE ELECTRICAL FOR CAR WAS BAD. THEN MY FUEL TANK
- • The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong smell of fuel around the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the fuel odor was extremely strong, and the contact could not wi
“MY CAR HAS A STRONG ODER OF GAS. IS IT SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO A SHOP? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE?”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
2 complaints- • MY CAR HAS A STRONG ODER OF GAS. IS IT SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO A SHOP? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE?
- • KNOWN FAULT OF RATTLING NOISE AFTER ENGINE START FOR SEVERAL SECONDS 07-16-2013 ENGINE 276, ENGINE 278, ENGINE 157 TOPIC NUMBER VERSION DESIGN GROUP DATE VALIDITY REASON FOR CHANGE
“MY CAR HAS A STRONG ODER OF GAS. IS IT SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO A SHOP? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE?”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SUSPENSION
2 complaints- • 1. The (RH) rear suspension forward link attach point on the rear Suspension Cross-Member (Mercedes-Benz P/N: 204-350-01-41), separated from the sub frame due to internal corrosion of the Suspension Cross-Member. Part available for inspection. 2. When part failed, the RH rear wheel alignment was
- • My car’s left side rear subframe is cracked due to corrosion. I started hearing a weird noise a week ago, and my car suddenly veered to the left side when I pressed the brake. I almost crashed my car because the car moved to the left of the yellow line on the road. I searched about this issue on Goo
“1. The (RH) rear suspension forward link attach point on the rear Suspension Cross-Member (Mercedes-Benz P/N: 204-350-01-41), separated from the sub frame due to internal corrosion of the Suspension Cross-Member. Part available for inspection. 2. When part failed, the RH rear wheel alignment was ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
1 complaints- • I HAVE CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP TWICE SINCE THE AIRBAG RECALL. I WAS TOLD BOTH TIMES THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPLACE MY RECALLED AIRBAGS. MY SAFETY IS IN DANGER UNTIL THE PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE. THAT IS MY COMPLAINT.
“I HAVE CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP TWICE SINCE THE AIRBAG RECALL. I WAS TOLD BOTH TIMES THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPLACE MY RECALLED AIRBAGS. MY SAFETY IS IN DANGER UNTIL THE PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE. THAT IS MY COMPLAINT.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 39 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: HAVE A RECALL NOW IT HAD TO TRADE IT IN FOR A GOOD VALUE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: MY CAR HAS A STRONG ODER OF GAS. IS IT SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO A SHOP? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE?
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: MY CAR HAS A STRONG ODER OF GAS. IS IT SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO A SHOP? HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE?
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SUSPENSION: 1. The (RH) rear suspension forward link attach point on the rear Suspension Cross-Member (Mercedes-Benz P/N: 204-350-01-41), separated from the sub frame due to internal corrosion of the Suspension Cross-Member. Part available for inspection. 2. When part failed, the RH rear wheel alignment was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz C350 — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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