2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 engine problems
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 has 63 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
63
Engine complaints
20%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SMOKE SUDDENLY APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES WERE PRESENT UNDER THE VEHICLE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 engine — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.