CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 576 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 18 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (199 reports).
2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls
Software error can cause power loss, dimmed lights, or stability control failure
Some of these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had one or more control units updated with an incorrect software configuration during a service repair.
Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants
Certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles from 2008, 2009 and 2012 have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger Front Airbag May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
Certain 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles have a passenger frontal airbag inflator that may rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Airbag control unit may fail, causing unexpected or no airbag deployment
A manufacturing error can cause the airbag control unit to corrode and malfunction.
Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 problems
Problem areas named in the 576 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 199 |
| Air Bags | 188 |
| Steering | 137 |
| Exterior Lighting | 118 |
| Suspension | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 |
| Structure | 28 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Engine | 16 |
What owners report
I have messages on my instrument panel stating I have airbag malfunction going on I also have tail lights that are not working and after trying to replace the bulbs it still don't work so obviously it's the light bulb panel so I went and looked at recalls and says that these are all recalls on my car but that they were fixed. so I don't know why I have them all bad again so I need to know what to do
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine, seat belt, and air bag warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the headlights and navigation lights failed to activate for a while. There was burning odor inside the vehicle with the heat activated or turned off. The contact also stated the vehicle failed to start for three days before eventually being able to start. The contact attempted to charge the battery, which resulted in a visible spark. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a sound module and the Signal Acquisition Module (SAM) failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notifie
Vehicle inspection by independent service center indicated that a new rear frame was necessary. This was the second communication to nhtsa on this issue. This automobile (2009 c300) is inoperable due to this Mercedes rear frame defect .
The problem is that the steering wheel locking mechanism has failed. The vehicle could not be started or driven. It required a flatbed tow to an authorized Mercedes repair facility. It was diagnosed as the steering mechanism, requiring replacement. The cost for this repair is $1400.00. I researched this problem on the MB website and it stated that this issue was common. I feel that this is a safety issue and should be repaired free of charge or at a significant discount. The car is currently being repaired, and I can forward any relevant documentation to you once the repair is complete.
While driving the car on [XXX] at 9pm on sunday, [XXX] in lane two during a heavy rain a audible clicking noise came from the drivers side front of the dash instrument cluster area and all of the lights on the car simultaneously turned off without ever touching the light switch i was unable to see the road in front of the vehicle also the windshield wipers quit working and the radio and navigation display went off and closed and opened and closed( turned off and then on and off again) the instrument cluster went dark as well, luckily i was able to turn the steering and apply the brakes and steer the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road and come to a complete stop after several attempts to
2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 questions
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300: Software error can cause power loss, dimmed lights, or stability control failure; Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Based on 576 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (199), Air Bags (188), Steering (137).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.