2009 Mercedes-Benz C Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was involved in a crash where I was run off the road and into a center median steel barrier. My mercedes c300 is equipped with electronic stability program (esp) and active seatbelt restraints (both of which failed in the crash). The roads were slick, however, when a car swerved over on me and I attempted to hit the brakes to avoid being hit, my car began to fish-tail and I lost control of the vehicle. At the time, a warning light came on indicating (post-crash) that my esp malfunctioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257668, filed 2009-02, 3,500 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (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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