CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (25 reports).
2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 recalls
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 350 problems
Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
Vehicle has lost its ability to be driven. Car alarm has gone of a multitude of times at different hours of day and night. Finally we were told that the steering column needs to be replaced. According to tow truck driver, Auto lock person, this is common from the 300 series of Mercedes Benz. Obviously very costly. My car is worthless at this point. I believe that the Mercedes Benz should have a recall on the steering column lock. Obviously, this is not only a defect but, also causing safety issues with it just turning off and not able to restart.
Rear brake lines corroded leading to loss of brake fluid while on the road. My at the time 4 year old son and I were in the car (I was the driver). This was in December of 2022 so almost two years ago. Earlier that year, MB dealership warned me about rear sub frame being corroded, too, but the cost of repairs ($7,000) were out of reach. There were no warning signs the day brake line started leaking other than a dashboard message to check the brake fluid and I felt I could not really stop my car. Car was taken to a local shop and the rear brake lines were repaired for $1,158. on 12/12/2022. Then this spring 2024 rear sub frame fell apart while switching my winter wheels to all year wheel
Total shutdown of complete systemâ¦brakes, steering and engine at around 25-to 30 MPH. No warning. Happened two timesâ¦once before M-B service and once after service for problem. It checked out OK from dealership months before only to have it happen again. Was lucky to avoid a crash both times. Sold to dealership. Wrote my safety concerns for a new owner to local dealership and corporate.
REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES AND BROKE WHILE DRIVING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THERE WAS 55,000 MILES ON THE CAR AT THE TIME. ALSO, I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE SAME W204 CAR SERIES 120,000 MILES ON THIS CAR. VIN [XXX]. LAST WEEK THE REAR SUBFRAME BROKE ON THAT CAR WHILE DRIVING. CAME VERY CLOSE TO HAVING SERIOUS WRECK ON I77. MERCEDES REPLACED AND PAID FOR THE FIRST VEHICLES SUBFRAME. I PAID FOR THE LABOR. THEY ARE GIVING ME 30% OFF THE REPAIR OF THE ONE NOW IN THE DEALERS SHOP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MERCEDES SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS IS A PREVALENT PROBLEM AROUND THE COUNTRY AND THAT MERCEDES KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SUBFRAME ON THIS MODE
I HAVE CONTINUED TO HAVE LIGHTING ISSUES WITH FRONT, REAR, AND SIGNAL LIGHTING. I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO PAY TO REPLACE THESE LIGHTS EVERY YEAR. NOW MY POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION EBS LIGHT HAS COME ON. THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH. I JUST PAID $1300 FOR SERVICE B AND SOME OTHER THINGS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I AM TIRED OF ALWAYS HAVING TO PAY TO REPLACE LIGHTS.
2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 questions
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350: 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; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (25), Steering (20), Electrical System (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 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.