MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercedes Benz S Class

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2009 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:34.491Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

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

1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2 2012: 1 complaint
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2 2012: 1 complaint 2012
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2 2012: 1 complaint 2012

2009: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199412
199527
19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
20092
20121

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 2 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

Show complaint excerpts

There are no child safety locks on the rear doors.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-21

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercedes Benz S Class. The contact was driving 55 MPH when a vehicle ahead of him abruptly stopped. The contact applied the brakes as the pedal was applied down to the floorboard and remained.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-16

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-03-27Latches/locks/linkages09V081000 Mercedes Benz is recalling 54 my 2009 s-class, W221 vehicles. During production the front and rear passenger side door locks may have been mistakenly interchanged during production. The exchange…

    Remedy: Dealers will check the part number on all door locks and replace any incorrectly installed door lock free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2009. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V081000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz S 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 S Class?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz S 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.