no report yet
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
2009 Mercedes-Benz M ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other M Class 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 M Class median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What M Class owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
POWER TAILGATES FOR SOME MFG,S (INCLUDING EVEN MERCEDES BENZ) ARE POORLY DESIGNED, HAVING NO LIMIT SWITCHES TO PREVENT CRUSHING A PERSON CAUGHT NEAR THE CLOSING TAILGATE!!! *TR
Own a 2009 M Class?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.