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2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension problems

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 69 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

69

Suspension complaints

21%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

C300 suspension complaints by model year69 complaints2008: 12 complaints2009: 37 complaints2010: 26 complaints2011: 61 complaints2012: 69 complaints2013: 67 complaints2014: 11 complaints2015: 21 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints
C300 suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

Sub Frame broke from rust. Mercedes Benz has acknowledged the issue in Europe and repaired/replaced the part at no charge. Numerous problems and complaints can be found on line indicating that we, the car owner must and can complain to Mercedes for partial or complete support on the repair. But…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 20, 2022

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.