2009 Mercedes Benz E550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E550 years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550. That ranks 8th out of 13 E550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mercedes Benz E550 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Joystick and center consult is always extremely hot
Please reference nhtsa action# pe12001. After filling the car with gasoline, there is a very strong odor of gasoline. The smell of gasoline goes away after using about a 1/4 of the tank. I am aware that this is a widespread issue with e class (w211) vehicles and mercedes benz has been denying any…
I was traveling at about 40 miles per hour on a major street and went over a small pothole. This resulted in major fractures on both of the passenger's side wheels. All the equipment on this car is original from mercedes benz. This is the first incident in late 2010. Recently, i was traveling about…
Unintended acceleration of mercedes benz e 350 4 matic 2009 model barely 3 months old-jumped the curb while parking and hit the wall 4 ft over the curb causing damage to the medical office wall and the right front end of the car. Luckily no one was hurt. Reported to allstate claims, car repaired…
Other Mercedes Benz E550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 E550 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 E550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 E550 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 E550 | 16 | 4 |
| 2013 E550 | 16 | 5 |
| 2012 E550 | 17 | 4 |
| 2011 E550 | 61 | 3 |
| 2010 E550 | 68 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 E550 | 15 | 3 |
| 2007 E550 | 37 | 4 |
| 2006 E550 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 E550 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E550 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.