2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 engine problems
63 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
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 determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,572. Updated 06/01/17 updated 09/18/2017
When starting up the vehicle make a terrible noise that last for 3-4 seconds before it goes away. The vehicle was verified by a mercedes technician and the diagnostics came back stating an issue with the "camshaft adjusters (internal fault)". I was told this condition will get worse and finally engine will stall and major damages will happen. Worst scenario could produce bent valves and will require a major engine overhaul with just 48,304 miles on it.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250
- Air bags 168 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints