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2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

56/100

#9 most-complained of 19 E350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 64 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 56 out of 100 — #9 highest of 19 E350 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is fuel system (33 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
64
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
2 / 4
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
16 city / 22 hwy

Top 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System33 (52%)
  2. Structure & Body9 (14%)
  3. Airbags6 (9%)
  4. Engine5 (8%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
  6. Electrical System4 (6%)
  7. Seat Belts3 (5%)
  8. Brakes2 (3%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain2 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 complaints: complaints filed per month9Feb 2010Jun 2013Apr 2015Apr 2016Sep 2017Feb 2019Aug 2020Jan 2022
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jan 2026; peak Feb 2021 (9).

2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Visibility & Wipers33,456 vehicles

    Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.

  2. NHTSA 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Visibility & Wipers131,653 vehicles

    Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

  3. NHTSA 19V918000Dec 20, 2019Visibility & Wipers747,928 vehicles

    Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

See all 4 recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 →

2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2009 compared with other E350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Avoid89349519
2008Caution61173418
2009Caution5664418
2010Avoid78183420
2011Avoid83223520

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 ranks #9 of 19 among E350 model years (Complaint Index 56/100, verdict: Caution). It has 64 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (33 complaints), structure & body (9 complaints), and airbags (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 81,500 miles.
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350, most recently reported 2024, covering visibility & wipers and suspension, wheels & tires.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350?
EPA rates the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.