2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Went to the Mercedes dealership service department to replace the rear subframe that suddenly broke while I was driving due to extreme rust/corrosion. The dealership stated that it was being covered under the extended warranty due to the recall related to the rust/corrosion issue with the subframe…”
filed Dec 21, 2024
“The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving and activating the turn signals, the taillights were inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the brake lights were significantly dimmed except for the…”
filed Aug 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 C300 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 C300 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 C300 | 14 | 5% |
| 2012 C300 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 C300 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 C300 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 C300 | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.