2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 171 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1860 mi The driver side inertia reel seat belt sometimes will not extend so that she can fasten it. The sales staff and service staff have been unable to identify a fault and have not been able to reproduce the problem. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual RWD

9920 mi exterior mirror was making a whining noise while folding in 
27280 mi

$400
Water getting into side mirror indicator housing 
32860 mi

$200
Rubber grommet in windshield washer water reserve bottle was worn causing leak 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47740 mi Wiper fluid leaking. Reservoir tank cracked. Parts ordered. Now waiting dealer's call to send in car for tank replacement. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13020 mi Windshield washer nozzle spraying below halfway point on windshield. Dealer replaced tubing assembly from pump to washer nozzle. Tubing had collapsed causing low washer pressure. Parts ordered, installed the next day. Windshield tubing installed. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

22135 mi

US $500
Windshield Replaced. Rock 1, Glass 0 
14200 mi Had to have the hood release cable reattached. It had come loose and the fan was hitting it. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

238000 mi Windshield washer tank has a small leak. Decided to live with it for now 
58000 mi

US $32
Two TPMS sensors were cracked. This is a very common problem but they can be rebuilt so it’s not expensive at all. I paid $16.00 each. 
16900 mi Flat tire. By mistake while filling the air in tires, one of the valves was slightly loosened. The shop found the problem and fixed it in under 30 minutes. 
83000 mi Washer is broken / has leaks. 
28500 mi replaced airflow directional piece in one of the dash vents. 
56000 mi

US $300
inside door latch broke and would not release door from within car 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

35200 mi

US $1200
Replace driver door hinge due to clunking during door open travel Replace window regulator due to shuddering motion when glass lifts/drops 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Other Problems

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