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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 51 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-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

51

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 14, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, se...
May 8, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI noticed my right tail light has completely went out and related damage to the brown wire connected...
Nov 24, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRE CONNECTING THE TAIL...
Jul 14, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHT WIRES ARE CORRODED AND MELTED. THIS SEEMS SIMILAR TO THE TAIL LIGHT RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO...
Feb 11, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS"TAKATA RECALL" THERE ARE TWO RECALLS ON THE FRONT AIRBAGS ONE ISSUES IN FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AND THE O...
Feb 1, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD I...
Jun 6, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL L...
Mar 2, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTAKATA RECALL RIGHT TAIL LIGHT HAS A BROWN BURNT WIRE, AND THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT IS DIM. SO I BE...
Mar 2, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTAKATA RECALL RIGHT TAIL LIGHT HAS A BROWN BURNT WIRE, AND THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT IS DIM. SO I BE...
Jan 20, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBACKGROUND: IN 2014, THERE WAS A RECALL OF C-CLASS MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLES DUE TO CORROSION ON THE C...
Jul 11, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS OPER...
Jul 1, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGREAR LIGHTING CONSULS FAILING WHILE IN MOTION CAUSING RIGHT TURN BLINKER, REVERSE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT...
Jan 6, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK SIG...
Jul 8, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Apr 22, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND A MESSAGE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING CHECK REAR RIGHT BRAKE LAMP, TURN LAMP ...
Apr 11, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF ...
Apr 5, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGREAR LIGHTING DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK, I HAVE GOTTEN ERROR CODES ONE DAY AND THE LIGHTS WORK THE NEXT. ...
Mar 3, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT HOUSING HAS BURNT OUT AND KNOCKED OUT ALL LIGHTS IN THE CLUSTER. THIS SE...
Feb 24, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWARNING MESSAGE THAT THE BACK TAIL LIGHTS & SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE OUT. AFTER CHECK IT APPEARED THAT TH...
Feb 17, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGREAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE PARKING LAMPS BOTH WENT OUT. THE BRAK...

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