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BrakesPart report

2009 Mercedes-Benz C Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009214%

Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

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.

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