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2009 Mercedes-Benz C recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
14
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Mercedes-Benz C vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Exterior Lighting4
Electrical System3
Steering2
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Seat Belts1
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Visibility1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
  • Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Mercedes-Benz C complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 43,400 miles · reported Feb 10, 2014
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.
Exterior Lighting · at 49,000 miles · reported Feb 4, 2014
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 situation is not being taken care of by the manufacturer with various attempts tried.
Electrical System · reported Dec 19, 2013
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.
Electrical System · reported Jul 16, 2013
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 the car would hit a bump and I would have to again reset the wires.
Power Train · at 15 miles · reported Jul 1, 2010
The contact owns a 2009 mercedes c350. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was engaged, the transmission surged forward at a high rate. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 32000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C?

Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by exterior lighting (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.