2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

64Suspension complaints

24.2%Of all 264 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS113 · 42.8%

SUSPENSION64 · 24.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY30 · 11.4%

Unspecified / other23 · 8.7%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS16 · 6.1%

Share of the 264 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 overview page.

What owners report

“REAR SUBFRAME (AS RECALLED IN PREVIOUS YEARS) WAS COMPLETED CORRODED - FAILED VIRGINIA INSPECTION - IN SUCH POOR SHAPE THAT ENTIRE SUBFRAME HAD TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 11389862 — filed 01/25/2021

“DRIVING LOW SPEED IN TOWN IN FAIR WEATHER AND HIT BRAKES, NOISE AND STRANGE "LOOSENESS" IN BACK END. HAD NEARBY SERVICE STATION INSPECT AND REAR…”NHTSA complaint 11363637 — filed 10/09/2020

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300: 64 of 264 complaints on file (24.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

264 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.