2009 Mercedes Benz C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz C. That is the most of any C model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mercedes Benz C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 29% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 29% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 14% | 5,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 7% | 800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mercedes Benz C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of rear lighting assembly (EA13008) — opened Dec 20, 2013, closed May 12, 2014, led to recall 14V177000.
- Loss of rear tail light functionality (PE13026) — opened Jul 11, 2013, closed Dec 30, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
At 43,500 and 54 months the transmission in the car had to be replaced. The car has always been properly serviced at the mercedes dealer. I believe this model/make has defects as i have brought it back for service many times. *tr
The wires within both of my headlights of my 2009 mercedes c300 have their insulation so deteriorated that the wires are fully exposed. This issue causes the lights to cut in and out without warning which have occurred during highways speeds and or rural areas in puerto rico. This dangerous…
Lights in the back right panel are not working.... Got message stating they were out....checked them and electrical connection is burned and looks like wires are fried. *tr
Dim left stop light. Melted plug. Mercedes benz c300 2009 w204. *tr
The rear tail lights on my mb c350 shows signs of a burning/melting on the connector. I initially received a notice on my dash that the right rear bulb was bad and not working. I checked the connectors and it showed signs of melting/burning. After adjusting the wires, the lights would work until…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz C?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Mercedes Benz C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.