Mercedes-Benz · C-Class · 2009
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
0
Recalls
670
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has no recalls and 670 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: air bags (184 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5254
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Aug 31, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is air bags with 184 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 670 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are air bags (184), steering (64), electrical system,exterior lighting (60).
- Vehicle
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 670
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5254
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
670 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 4, 2026
The tail lamps of my car do not function appropriately - the right tail lamp is completely dead most of the time and the left tail lamp constantly dims and flickers. Mercedes previously issued a recall campaign (no. 2014050001) because "DAG determined that oxidation on the groun...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
May 8, 2026
I have messages on my instrument panel stating I have airbag malfunction going on I also have tail lights that are not working and after trying to replace the bulbs it still don't work so obviously it's the light bulb panel so I went and looked at recalls and says that these are...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine, seat belt, and air bag warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the headlights and navigation lights failed to activate for a while. There was burning odor inside th...
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STRUCTURE
Oct 10, 2025
Vehicle inspection by independent service center indicated that a new rear frame was necessary. This was the second communication to nhtsa on this issue. This automobile (2009 c300) is inoperable due to this Mercedes rear frame defect .
STEERING
Jun 14, 2025
The problem is that the steering wheel locking mechanism has failed. The vehicle could not be started or driven. It required a flatbed tow to an authorized Mercedes repair facility. It was diagnosed as the steering mechanism, requiring replacement. The cost for this repair is ...
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STEERING
Mar 14, 2025
Vehicle has lost its ability to be driven. Car alarm has gone of a multitude of times at different hours of day and night. Finally we were told that the steering column needs to be replaced. According to tow truck driver, Auto lock person, this is common from the 300 series o...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2025
While driving the car on [XXX] at 9pm on sunday, [XXX] in lane two during a heavy rain a audible clicking noise came from the drivers side front of the dash instrument cluster area and all of the lights on the car simultaneously turned off without ever touching the light switch...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 6, 2025
Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps warning light will not go off for months. They are working fine but the light won't go off. Googling on MB World, it shows Mercedes is aware of this problem and a recall is needed to get it corrected being safety issue with warning lights not work...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 21, 2024
Went to the Mercedes dealership service department to replace the rear subframe that suddenly broke while I was driving due to extreme rust/corrosion. The dealership stated that it was being covered under the extended warranty due to the recall related to the rust/corrosion issu...
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STRUCTURE
Oct 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle would fishtail and become extremely unstable while driving over a bump in the road or while turning. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the s...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Mercedes-Benz models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
NHTSA has received 670 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are air bags (184 reports), steering (64 reports), electrical system,exterior lighting (60 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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