11 complaints reported

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Apr 2025

Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E350. Driver side fuel leak was excessive. Leak caused an excessive amount of gas to spill while driving on a 600 mile long round trip to St. Louis. The fuel filter sending unit had numerous stress cracks in the plastic. A massive failure was looming. I have pictures and have documented the failure. 2184700194 was the original part and now has changed too 2184700994. A component should be easily inspected to prevent such a dangerous situation. For the past 13 all services work was preformed by Mercedes.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jul 2025
Feb 2024

The fuel pump filter failed and myself and grandchildren became sickened by the fumes. Once the back seat was removed and inspected by an independent source you could see how the gas had leaked into this area. There was no warning lights or messages that had appeared. This problem could easily ignited a dangerous fire situation.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Feb 2023

The rear subframe / axle carrier on vehicle failed. Rear subframe / axle carrier had significant corrosion / rot and large rust holes present. Also, the rear suspension parts & air shocks were seized / corroded to the rear subframe. Dealer advised vehicle was unsafe to drive.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jun 2022
Apr 2022

Totally puzzled.. Intermittent misfire from.exhaust. not a very loud backfire sound. Sounds like a fart or gurgle from exhaust only when I start the car sometimes. No check engine light No lights on the dash Car runs fine, accelerates normal, no ticking, vibrating or shaking..no rough idle Put on a code reader No codes pulled Only misfires after being driven engine turned off and back on. Starts fine. Went to several mechanics and unable to assess misfire due to it being random Spark plugs and coils changed Air filter and cabin filter changed No leaks in the exhaust Looking for answers

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Aug 2021
Feb 2022

Camshaft sensor leaking into ecu and engine harness. Causing damage and contamination Known defect in prior years model but hasn't with the 2012 model..

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Feb 2022
Feb 2022

Camshaft sensor leaking oil into engine harness and ecu. Misfire

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Feb 2022
May 2019

WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS TO FRONT WINDSHIELD

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2019
Sep 2018

PRE-SAFETY INOPERABLE MESSAGE COMES ON AND THE CAR ACTS SLUGGISH THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND RISK THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE, I FOUND SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT ON DIFFERENT MODELS AND YEARS MAY BE MERCEDES SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL THE CARS AFFECTED AND FIX THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2018
Mar 2017

THE REAR POP UP ROLL BAR ON MY 2012 E350 CONVERTIBLE JAMMED AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2017
Mar 2017

REAR POP UP ROLL BAR ON 2012 E350 CONVERTIBLE JAMMED. IT WAS DISCOVERED AT THE SHOP WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BECAME INOPERABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2017
Sep 2016

CAR DISPLAYS PRE-SAFE INOPERATIVE THEN SPEED ADJUSTS REALLY SLOW

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Aug 2016

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Quick Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.