2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300, 1% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“I bought this car for my 18 year old son based on Mercedes reputation for safety and longevity, only to discover that Mercedes has a widely acknowledged issue with rotted sub-frames -- it's a serious safety issue and recalled in other countries. My son was was driving on the highway and the tire exploded. He was so close to being killed because the car went out of control. After getting it towed to my mechanic, he advised me that alignment adjusters were stuck, the subframe was rotted, the lower control arm subframe mounts were broken from the subframe and they were hitting the gas tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489563, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. While the vehicle was stationary, the tire pressure monitor (tpm) indicator illuminated. Helms brother Mercedes-Benz in flushing, new york replaced all four tpm sensors and all four tires, but the failure recurred. In addition, water entered into the rear passenger seat. The source of the leak could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11083602, filed 2018-04, 65,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
198 complaintsAir bags
182 complaintsSteering
136 complaintsExterior lighting
118 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
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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