2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 19 complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 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 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On multiple occurrences the vehicle has started to misfire at random times and speeds ranging from 45-70 MPH resulting in "limp mode" or a stalling condition. The check engine light comes on, but will not be on when the vehicle is restarted. The dealership on no occasion has been able to duplicate my concern although others have been in the car to witness. I feel very unsafe driving the vehicle as when it stalls on the highway, I lose steering and brakes as well.
I have been having issues with my vehicle since I purchased it. Starting with me not having enough power from a start, in an attempt to gain enough power to drive at a safe speed from the start, as if the vehicle lags & no matter the gasoline or service, the problem never corrects. When I'm trying to gain speed to maintain with the flow of traffic safely the vehicle lags notably before gaining speed.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250
Fuel system problems in other years
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012