2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Fatalities
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Recalls
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Worst 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Structure:Body:Tailgate

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Tailgate with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Tailgate (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz M-class reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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