2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 98 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C350 | Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 | 16 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.