MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class

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2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:35.969Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz M-Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2006: 14 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2009: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
200614
20072
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

POWER TAILGATES FOR SOME MFG,S (INCLUDING EVEN MERCEDES BENZ) ARE POORLY DESIGNED, HAVING NO LIMIT SWITCHES TO PREVENT CRUSHING A PERSON CAUGHT NEAR THE CLOSING TAILGATE!!! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090909

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090501 — exterior lighting

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 16,130 MY 2009 M-CLASS W164 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL POWER LIFT GATE. AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY SEAL AROUND THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY ENTER

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL OF THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WITH A THICKER ONE AND REPOSITION THE AFFECTED POWER LIFT GATE CONTROL UNIT INSIDE THE CHASSIS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHA

Campaign 09V076000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V076000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class?

The most-reported component is structure:body:tailgate, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.