This model hasn!t a transmission fluid measurement stick, but either not indicate at monitoring screen if needs fluid, also the transmission fluid pan become rusted due to low material quality leaking all fluid and causing serious automatic transmission damages, costing over us$6000.00 in repair. I want that you agency open a investigation. I have the old pan to be exanminated for faulty material at all vehicle of that year and model.
The worst 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 101
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- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
- Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
- Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap
- Check right front air suspension strut, replace if necessary
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- Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
- Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation...
- Parking Pilot picture in COMAND display blurred
- Message "SOS
- Message in instrument cluster "Collision Prevention Assist Inoperative"
What 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 owners say
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Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166, close to a typical M166 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M166 have?
No recalls on record.
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