2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have continued to have lighting issues with front, rear, and signal lighting. I am constantly having to pay to replace these lights every year. Now my power steering malfunction ebs light has come on. This is just too much. I just paid $1300 for service b and some other things that needed to be…”
filed Jan 12, 2019
“"takata recall" there are two recalls on the front airbags one issues in february 11, 2016 and the other may 25, 2016. I've taken my car in several times for service and inquired about the recall. As of today the remedy is not available. There is a fault switch with the headlights in off position…”
filed Oct 27, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming…Campaign 14V177000 · Apr 11, 2014
Related service bulletins
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026
Exterior Lighting problems in other C350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C350 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 C350 | 31 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
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.