The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has too few complaints to score: 13 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about fuel system, gasoline, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 16 to 26 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz E-Class year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 83 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 39K to 120K miles on the car (66 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 58K–116K miles
Recalls 4
- visibility 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
- visibility 2022
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
- visibility 2019
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Show all 4 recalls
- suspension 2012
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mercedes-Benz told dealers about
Mercedes-Benz sent dealers 139 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a…
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★★
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Leaking fuel system resulting in substantial gasoline leaking from fuel sender units and fuel tank components. Fuel leaks into bottom cover pan and ultimately to the ground when capacity of cover pan is exceeded.
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class owner · NHTSA complaint 10413332
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 13 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel system, gasoline (31%), wheels (23%) and electrical (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
4 safety recalls (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class get?
16 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,200 and 120,000 miles. The middle report was at 65,000 miles, from 66 complaints.
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz E-Class year is better than the 2009?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works