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%)

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Chart based on 171 repairs.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 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

Engine not specified

24000 mi car drifts to right, even after 4 alignments, still not right 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

1860 mi Vibration noticed on the wheel 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual RWD

24800 mi leaking damper. problem was solved 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

78000 mi

US $1500
The two front sway bar links have some play, the front right control arm bushing is worn and seeping fluid, and the front left control arm bushing is worn as well. 
33480 mi Clonk sound when I turn my steering wheel when on a down slope at cold start. 
69480 mi

$1300
Steering pump failure. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

189000 mi

US $2300
replaced ends 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

3100 mi replace incorrect tire under warranty 
79980 mi

C $200
Passenger front tie rod worn out. Replaced and car re-aligned. 
27680 mi

C $22
front left suspension 

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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 steering module in column due to high pitch whining squeal when turning off center. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Suspension Problems

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