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2009 Mercedes-Benz E300: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300: 0 recalls, 2 owner complaints.

0vehicle recalls
2owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
2009 Mercedes-Benz E300
Photo: nakhon100 Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

There isn't much public data on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.

Most $25–$78, one-time
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Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

Pro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.

From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yr
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ALLDATAdiy Online access, factory OEM info

OEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.

From $19.99/mo · $59.99/yr
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Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/mo
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Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Suspension1
Electrical1

What owners describe

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 has 2 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 10 E300 model years for complaints (well below the 18 average).

FAQ

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 problems?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are suspension (1), electrical (1).

Where can I get a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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