2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300.

Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2012-03-21, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E300. WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS OVERHEATING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND WIRES TO MELT. THE DRIVER SIDE HAD A BLACK HOLE DEVELOPING IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS AND CIRCUIT BOARD WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

2011-01-10, Suspension
HAD A SPRING PERCH FAILURE ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE WHILE I WAS REVERSING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN THE MORNING. THE SPRING FELL ON THE GROUND AND THE BODY OF THE CAR RESTED ON THE WHEEL. MY LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE ROOT CAUSE AS RUST WHERE THE PERCH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME.

2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300 questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 300?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Electrical System (1).

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