Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 33 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
33
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION | After noticing brake fluid leaking I took my car to a local automotive shop and when he raised it to... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | SUSPENSION | As I was driving from work, I noticed that when I started using the brakes I starting hearing a meta... |
| Oct 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The caption and case number is Sowa et al v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC et al., [XXX] MBUSA has extended... |
| Mar 2, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | i was driving in the highway 50 mph and i was braking and my car slipped in the other line of the hi... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | I bought this car for my 18 year old son based on Mercedes reputation for safety and longevity, only... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at... |
| Sep 18, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was told by a mechanic that there is a safety recall for sub frames on Mercedes vehicles. After an ... |
| Aug 2, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The stability control is off in the rear. No warning lights or noise. Other models of this same year... |
| Jul 7, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Take my car to the dealer and told me my rear subframe is rusted out and is dangerous to drive. Tota... |
| Jul 4, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he heard an abn... |
| Apr 6, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact's son owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION | My 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 4 Matic sedan fishtails at the rear end when I apply the brakes. I’ve own... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | the rear subframe @lower control arms right side rust on bracket when put break on the car go to ri... |
| Jan 22, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear subframe corrosion discovered by Mercedes Benz Service.105,000 miles on the vehicle. Presents a... |
| Nov 8, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Brought in vehicle for problem when braking, car would pull to one side. Repair shop said rear sub a... |
| Sep 26, 2021 | SUSPENSION | rear subframe rotted away and car wouldnt move |
| Jul 15, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-70 mph... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Jun 11, 2021 | SUSPENSION | DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAR FELT UN-STABLE/UN-SAFE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT THOSE SPEEDS CAR FELT ... |
| May 22, 2021 | SUSPENSION | passenger right rear subframe broke and full of rust |