2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 91 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C350 | Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 15 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350
2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.