2009 Mercedes Benz C300
Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine, seat … |
| 2025-10-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Vehicle inspection by independent service center indicated that a new rear frame was necessary. This was the second co… |
| 2025-06-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | The problem is that the steering wheel locking mechanism has failed. The vehicle could not be started or driven. It r… |
| 2025-03-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving the car on [XXX] at 9pm on sunday, [XXX] in lane two during a heavy rain a audible clicking noise came … |
| 2025-01-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps warning light will not go off for months. They are working fine but the light won't go… |
| 2024-12-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Went to the Mercedes dealership service department to replace the rear subframe that suddenly broke while I was drivin… |
| 2024-10-20 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear end of th… |
| 2024-09-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I drove my car to get lunch. Came back out to go back to work and the car would not start. Would not even turn over. … |
| 2024-07-09 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Headlight harness on drivers and passenger side is melting and my lights are flickering. I was advised to night drive m… |
| 2024-06-14 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The entire rear subframe of any W205 body model including but not limited to the C class from 2009-2014, CL class, SL, … |
| 2024-05-07 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "SRS Sys… |
| 2024-04-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | After noticing brake fluid leaking I took my car to a local automotive shop and when he raised it to checkout the break… |
| 2023-11-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Last week just before Thanksgiving my car of 134,000 miles wouldn't start. Had it towed to my mechanic only to find out… |
| 2023-11-16 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | As I was driving from work, I noticed that when I started using the brakes I starting hearing a metal sound coming from… |
| 2023-10-24 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The caption and case number is Sowa et al v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC et al., [XXX] MBUSA has extended the warranty on th… |
| 2023-06-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware … |
| 2023-06-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the coolant warning light was frequently illuminate… |
| 2023-03-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | i was driving in the highway 50 mph and i was braking and my car slipped in the other line of the highway and almost ha… |
| 2023-02-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving and when parked the headlights flicker on and off. I have no headlights while driving at night, during ad… |
| 2023-02-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the instrument clust… |
| 2023-01-27 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sway … |
| 2022-12-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Authorized Mercedes Benz dealership in Ann Arbor, MI advised replacing tires, valve stems and other items. I dropped of… |
| 2022-10-03 | WHEELS | No | 0 | I bought this car for my 18 year old son based on Mercedes reputation for safety and longevity, only to discover that M… |
| 2022-09-19 | SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed spe… |
| 2022-09-18 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Was told by a mechanic that there is a safety recall for sub frames on Mercedes vehicles. After an inspection the mech… |
| 2022-09-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | At a recent VA state inspection the mechanic noted that the "rear sub-frame rusted and rear coil springs bottoms are we… |
| 2022-09-14 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, several unknown warni… |
| 2022-08-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering Wheel locked due to ESL Module's motor failure making the car won't turn on, not drivable. Stuck, stranded. |
| 2022-08-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Rear Subframe gets rusted and breaks is an issue with most of mercedes c300 to the point the part is back order in USA … |
| 2022-08-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts.… |
| 2022-08-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The stability control is off in the rear. No warning lights or noise. Other models of this same year make and model hav… |
| 2022-07-18 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOISTURE CAUSED COR… |
| 2022-07-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I took my vehicle to the Mercedes dealer for inspection on 7/13/22. It passed inspection, but I was told that the brak… |
| 2022-07-11 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | My spouse was driving approx 40MPH. Traffic light turned amber so she applied the brakes, at that point the vehicle pul… |
| 2022-07-07 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Take my car to the dealer and told me my rear subframe is rusted out and is dangerous to drive. Total cost replace they… |
| 2022-07-04 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he heard an abnormal clunking soun… |
| 2022-06-07 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | K frame and sub frame deteriorates. There is a recall in Canada. |
| 2022-06-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | This car I have owned since brand new and I am the original owner. This car has never been used in winter despite I liv… |
| 2022-05-08 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | I noticed my right tail light has completely went out and related damage to the brown wire connected to the entire casi… |
| 2022-04-06 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact's son owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicin… |
| 2022-04-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 4 Matic sedan fishtails at the rear end when I apply the brakes. I’ve owned the car for 8 ye… |
| 2022-03-26 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Suspension Cross-Member - Mercedes-Benz (204-350-01-41) Driving regularly suddenly fill like the rear passenger side ti… |
| 2022-02-21 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | the rear subframe @lower control arms right side rust on bracket when put break on the car go to right and make noise!… |
| 2022-01-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rear subframe corrosion discovered by Mercedes Benz Service.105,000 miles on the vehicle. Presents a safety hazard, pos… |
| 2021-11-23 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Front Right SRS Malfunction Service Required |
| 2021-11-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The brake lines and subframe were completely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Dealer confirmed at regular se… |
| 2021-11-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | 2009 C300 at 120k miles car won’t start. Dashboard indicates “remove key from ignition” key was not in ignition, had ca… |
| 2021-11-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Brought in vehicle for problem when braking, car would pull to one side. Repair shop said rear sub assembly was rusted … |
| 2021-11-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering lock malfunction and unable to start car. Vehicle has completely shut down. |
| 2021-09-26 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | rear subframe rotted away and car wouldnt move |