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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 63 repairs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $250 |
Battery replaced. |
| 18000 mi | distorted speaker |
| 11000 mi | Third battery in keyless fob entry. Plan to replace battery every six months. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
481-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9000 mi | Battery was not maintaining maximum charges. |
| 17000 mi US $600 |
Battery replaced |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
451-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8000 mi | Radar unit for blind spot detection fell off, was hanging from a wire behind exhausts. Bracket holding unit was missing, had to be ordered. Was installed and problem resolved. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37400 mi | Bluetooth address book adding multiple entries |
| 43000 mi US $1000 |
The prefuse block was faulty, and vehicle would not start. |
| 54000 mi US $331 |
Hold function stopped working shortly after each start. Diagnosis was a failing battery. Replaced battery and hold function operated normally again. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111380 mi US $20 |
New key purchased & programmed Electronic Steering Lock module motor worn; replaced just the motor |
| 114000 mi US $34 |
Bulb burned out needed to be replaced. Took more than ten minutes. |
| 24000 mi | Nav screen would shut down automatically on occasion |
| 14000 mi | Dead battery, recharged |
| 22900 mi | wire to one of the running lights was loose |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
| 60760 mi C $250 |
Battery condition - failed load test. |
| 88660 mi | replace blower for climate control system |
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