2009 Mercedes-Benz C Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).

0Recalls
14Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Mercedes-Benz C recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.

Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz C problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2014-02-10, Power Train
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. *TR
2014-02-04, Exterior Lighting
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. *TR
2013-12-19, Electrical System
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. *TR
2013-11-12, Service Brakes
DIM LEFT STOP LIGHT. MELTED PLUG. MERCEDES BENZ C300 2009 W204. *TR
2013-07-16, Electrical System
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. *TR

2009 Mercedes-Benz C questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Exterior Lighting (4), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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.

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