2009 Mercedes Benz E300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 21, 2012 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E300 years
Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz E300. That ranks 8th out of 12 E300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Mercedes Benz E300 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~40,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~194,560 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%40,000——
Suspension150%194,560——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Mercedes Benz E300 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E300.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz e300. While parked, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the wiring harness was overheating on the passenger side, causing the circuit board and wires to melt. The driver side had a…

Electrical System · received Mar 21, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10452566

Had a spring perch failure on the front left side while i was reversing out of my driveway in the morning. The spring fell on the ground and the body of the car rested on the wheel. My local mechanic diagnosed the root cause as rust where the perch attaches to the frame.

Suspension · received Jan 10, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10376126

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz E300?

Owners most often report electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz E300?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Mercedes Benz E300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E300 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.