MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class

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2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:02.139Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 14 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1
2006: 14 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1
2006: 14 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1

2009: 1 complaint

View as data table
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, most commonly citing tailgate.

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!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-09

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-05-01Exterior lighting09V076000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V076000 · Exterior lighting
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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.