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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 10 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
195
Steering
158
Electrical
145
Lights
51
Suspension
33
Other
18
Structure
15
Engine
15
Brakes
10
Tires
9
Powertrain
6
Speed Control
4

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 21, 2024SERVICE BRAKESWent to the Mercedes dealership service department to replace the rear subframe that suddenly broke...
Dec 12, 2022SERVICE BRAKESRear brake lines corroded leading to loss of brake fluid while on the road. My at the time 4 year ol...
Jul 18, 2022SERVICE BRAKES2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ...
Jul 13, 2022SERVICE BRAKESI took my vehicle to the Mercedes dealer for inspection on 7/13/22. It passed inspection, but I was...
Jun 7, 2022SERVICE BRAKESK frame and sub frame deteriorates. There is a recall in Canada.
Jan 1, 2013SERVICE BRAKESCALIPER ON THE BRAKES WERE STICKING CAUSE THE ROTORS TO WARP- REPLACED ALL PARTS AFTER 3,000 MILES S...
Aug 5, 2011SERVICE BRAKESFRONT BRAKES CHECKED BY AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THAT FRONT PADS HAVE UNEVEN WEAR, INSIDE...
May 22, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAT 5:00PM, I WAS DRIVING THE MERCEDES BENZ C300, YEAR 2009, 9010 MILES IN THE PARKING LOT OF YMCA IN...
May 13, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY AT ~40 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. THE CA...
Sep 30, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING...

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