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The worst 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of previous the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Recall number 24V874000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall expands the federal safety agency recall number 19V‑918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Recall number 22V954000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit:
- Risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Recall number 19V918000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 118
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year...
- In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
What 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Please reference the federal safety agency action# pe12001. After filling the car with gasoline, there is a very strong odor of gasoline. The smell of gasoline goes away after using about a 1/4 of the tank. I am aware that this is a widespread issue with e class (w211) vehicles and mercedes benz has been denying any responsibility. I have not taken the car to the dealer yet and would be more than happy to allow the federal safety agency to inspect my vehicle.
I was traveling at about 40 miles per hour on a major street and went over a small pothole. This resulted in major fractures on both of the passenger's side wheels. All the equipment on this car is original from mercedes benz. This is the first incident in late 2010. Recently, I was traveling about 35 to 40 miles per hour and went over a small pothole on the street that is about 6 inches in diameter and less than 2 inches in depth, and resulted in another wheel failure. I understand that pothole damage is a normal part of wear and tear. But this is a major street that has traffic count of 75,000+ car per day. If my car is this easily damaged in a period of 1 year, I can't even imaging how many cars would get damaged on this stretch of road. Therefore, I believe wheel failures such as this at relatively average speed and small potholes, can't just be a result of normal wear and tear. I believe this is either defective design or poor product quality control. If my wheels get damaged at this speed, I can't image what kind of damage or safety issues it would cause when I'm traveling on freeway at higher speed.
Unintended acceleration of mercedes benz e 350 4 matic 2009 model barely 3 months old-jumped the curb while parking and hit the wall 4 ft over the curb causing damage to the medical office wall and the right front end of the car. Luckily no one was hurt. Reported to allstate claims, car repaired and inspected by benz dealer. Both the mb dealer and mb headquarter letter stated the car is safe to drive. According to mercedes benz the car checked out fine. They sent me a letter stating that as well.
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Questions about the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550
Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550, fewer than a typical E550 model year.
What is the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 year score?
The 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz E550: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 have?
3 recalls, covering visibility.
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