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2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
33%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“Car dash display indicated to check right rear turn lamp. While checking the lamp, the lamp holder assembly was hot. When attempting to unplug the electrical connector to the lamp holder assembly, discovered that the electrical connector was melting (specifically around the ground wire). There seem to be other reports of this issue on web forums (e.g. Mb world).”

NHTSA complaint #10505806, filed 2013-04, 40,000 miles

“Rear tail light wiring has burnt up causing failure of the taillight. This happened on both sides of the vehicle. The right side actually began putting out smoke when the burnt connector failed. This fire could have spread with my kids in the car.”

NHTSA complaint #10555888, filed 2013-12, 23,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009433%
2008240%

Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63

Air bags
4 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology