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Mercedes-Benz CModel year report

2009 Mercedes-Benz C Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,250miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 92% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

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.”

NHTSA complaint #10562864, filed 2014-02, 49,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10563723, filed 2014-02, 43,400 miles

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.”

NHTSA complaint #10525200, filed 2013-07

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing several computer defects. While parked on a hill and attempting to place the gear shifter into reverse, the vehicle would roll forward instead of backwards. The vehicle would roll forward approximately one foot as if it were in neutral. During this time, the steering would lock and the brakes would lose power. It would take tremendous force to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer could not assist with the repairs. There were no recalls available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10272853, filed 2009-06, 7,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

92% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,400 and 14,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009145,2500———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz C model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,250 miles and the middle half falls between 1,400 and 14,000 miles; 92% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.