2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems by component
264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 114 | 43% | 51,440 mi |
| Suspension → | 68 | 26% | 120,609 mi |
| Structure → | 54 | 20% | 111,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 8 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 2% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.