Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz C300. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Engine Grinding Noise problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems |
Steering wheel lock after vehicle is shut down. When you return to the vehicle insert the key the instrument cluster, speedo, steering wheel is unresponsive which will not allow you to turn the engine. Read details...
On a 4 lane boulevard close to home I pulled out to pass a slow car and noticed a car coming up from behind at a high rate. I pushed the accelerator to the floor, the car started accelerating then lost all power. The engine had cut off and all the dash lights were on. Read details...
Gradually as the car is accelerating it makes a terrible grinding noise and shakes also jerks when changing gears, confirmed it is a failed transmission, the car has had all the appropriate maintenance just not at a mb dealer and there is a service bulletin on the transmission just not official Read details...