2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 672 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 118 | 106 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,673 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 270 | 182 |
| Electrical System | 228 | 198 |
| Steering | 136 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 108 | 118 |
| Suspension | 12 | 36 |
| Engine | 31 | 16 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 17 | 20 |
| Structure | 9 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 82 | 79 |
| Won’t start | 57 | 45 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 49 |
| Stalling | 14 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.