2009 Mercedes Benz S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz S. That is the most of any S model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mercedes Benz S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Mercedes Benz S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercedes Benz S.
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.
We tow a 2009 smart passion cab behind our rv, as allowed by smart and in writing within its owners manual. Twice now, we have lost the hood (or as smart refers to it, the service flap) while towing. The hood completely disengages from its location and basically flaps around until the car is pulled…
Other Mercedes Benz S years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz S?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Mercedes Benz S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.