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NHTSA — Structure: Frame And Members: Underbody Shields Problems

1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
117,000 miles

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 312022

C300

  • 119,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a routine service check at the dealer and the mechanic informed her that the rear subframe was rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was informed that the part was on back order. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000.

- Powell, OH, USA

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problem #1

Nov 182021

C300

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated her son was driving approximately 60 MPH and noticed that the steering wheel was crooked and vibrating. The driver was manually turning the steering wheel for the vehicle to drive straight. The driver also noticed that while depressing the brake pedal, the rear of the vehicle was shaking going from left to right while coming to a complete stop. The driver took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be inspected and was informed that the rear driver-??s side subframe had separated from the vehicle due to extreme rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Londonderry, NH, USA

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