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WDDGF8BB5CR••••••2012 Mercedes-benz E350
This build draws 6.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Mercedes-benz E350 build (24 vs 4).
24on this build
208on the model
59builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 16Structure 3Suspension 3Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2021
The contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, a burning type odor was present inside the vehicle. Whiling inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that rear driver and passenger side tail light plugs had melted. Also,…
Air BagscrashMay 2016
The contact owned a 2012 mercedes-benz c300. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt pretension did not function. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The…
SuspensionJan 2025
Took the car in for an oil change and asked them to look at the brakes and rear as there was a strange noise. Vehicle was inspected and found the entire subframe is rotted. Was advised this is a common problem with Mercedes and there were some recalls. Unfortunately no open…
StructureMay 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving a routine maintenance, she was informed that the rear sub frame was rusted and had two holes. The vehicle was diagnosed that there was a transmission leak and the rear sub frame…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2021
The rear subframe rotted away
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDDGF8BB5CR204728 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.