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2009 Mercedes-Benz EProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2009 Mercedes-Benz E recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other E year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E median. How we score

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In owners' words

What E owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PURCHASED A 2009 MERCEDES E320 BLUETEC VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 10, 2008 WITH 18 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. JANUARY, 2009 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON AND THE DEALER REPLACED AN OXYGEN SENSOR. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES. AT 5000 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER INFORMS…
Complaint 10263139 · Mar 26, 2009 · 2,000 miles

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