2009 Mercedes-Benz S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

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

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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Is the repair still open on your S?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Mercedes-Benz S recalls

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

Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz S problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

What owners report

2009-08-09, Latches/Locks/Linkages
WE TOW A 2009 SMART PASSION CAB BEHIND OUR RV, AS ALLOWED BY SMART AND IN WRITING WITHIN ITS OWNERS MANUAL. TWICE NOW, WE HAVE LOST THE HOOD (OR AS SMART REFERS TO IT, THE SERVICE FLAP) WHILE TOWING. THE HOOD COMPLETELY DISENGAGES FROM ITS LOCATION AND BASICALLY FLAPS AROUND UNTIL THE CAR IS PULLED OVER TO A STOP. DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED TO THE HOOD, AND THE FIRST TIME WE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED IT AT A SMART DEALER WHO STATED IT MAY HAVE BEEN OUR PROBLEM DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY THAT WE MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IT.. THE SECOND TIME IT OCCURRED (IN EXACTLY THE SAME MANNER) ANOTHER SMART DEALER TOOK IT TO THE MANUFACTURER WHO DECLARED THAT BY TOWING IT BEHIND THE RV WE HAD AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT O

2009 Mercedes-Benz S questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

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