2009 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
85
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
13

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The sale was a private sale. The contact's friend, a dealer, requested a Carfax repor...

Seats Fire
Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact felt heat coming from the rear of the front driver se...

Fuel System
Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle started sputtering and...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2022

This vehicle has a very profound strong gas smell inside and out of the car. Upon further research, it has been notably stated that this particular ve...

Engine
Mar 2022

CRANK SHAFT BALANCER WHICH IS SO COMMON AND AN ALMOST $9000 REPAIR. CAR RUNS BUT CAN'T SMOG OR SELL BECAUSE IT THROWS CODES P0016 P0017. THERE IS NO...

Fuel System
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving immediately after refueling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor ins...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2021

I’m smelling gas fumes inside and outside of the car. I heard there was a 15 yr warranty on E Class with this issue.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2021

WHEN I WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL COMPLETELY, I HAD A SMELL OF FUEL FROM THE BACK WHEN I PARKED THE CAR, SO I TRACKED THE CAR AND FOUND THE FUEL DROPS CO...

Seat Belts
May 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT P...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN
Mar 2021

(1) WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO DRIFT BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF LOSING STEERING FLUID. WHAT CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN?...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 85 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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