Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz C300. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the subframe/mounting bracket (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Subframe/mounting Bracket problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems |
I have a rust free, relatively lower mileage car I bought for my teen daughter. Despite being such a clean car the rear subframe has rusted and rear suspension has broke off while driving, hitting the fuel tank and is unstable. We avoided an accident but the car is not drivable. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the mechanic stated that the rear subframe was rusted and the passenger’s side rear control arm Read details...
The rear subframe has corroded around the areas where the trailing arm and control arm meet the subframe on both sides of the vehicle, and has disintegrated around the drivers side rear trailing arm causing it to have detached, along with a piece of the subframe. Read details...