2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 272 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 25 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,500 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C250 | Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 168 | 162 |
| Engine | 61 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 24 |
| Steering | 5 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 14 |
| Power Train | 6 | 14 |
| Structure | 7 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 26 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 6 |
| Stalling | 11 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250
2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.