2009 Mercedes-Benz C Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,830 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At 43,500 and 54 months the transmission in the car had to be replaced. The car has always been properly serviced at the mercedes dealer. I believe this model/make has defects as i have brought it bac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2014 · Power train
“The wires within both of my headlights of my 2009 mercedes c300 have their insulation so deteriorated that the wires are fully exposed. This issue causes the lights to cut in and out without warning w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2014 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (CLK350, CLK350 (Cabriolet), CLK550, CLK550 (Cabriolet)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 21–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/5.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz C model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz C model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz C | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz C | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
How do I know if my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.