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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDDGF81X19R••••••2009 Mercedes Benz C300
That is about average for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 — 9 complaints per build across 58 builds.
7on this build
515on the model
58builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2026
I have messages on my instrument panel stating I have airbag malfunction going on I also have tail lights that are not working and after trying to replace the bulbs it still don't work so obviously it's the light bulb panel so I went and looked at recalls and says that these are…
Service BrakesJul 2022
2009 mercedes benz c300. Consumer writes in regard to problem with brakes. The consumer stated the moisture caused corrosion in the brake booster. The consumer referenced NHTSA campaign number 22V315. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but declined any…
SuspensionOct 2020
I am 80 years old, and disabled. Gave this car to my son, (age 53). Within a month, he experienced a potential LIFE THREATENING incident with the car. While driving, the car became very unstable and steering was almost impossible. The car was towed to A-1 Auto Repair in Pitman,…
Air BagsJul 2020
My rear subframe is dropped my airbag lights keep coming on my suspension is terrible because of my suspension my rear subframe had dropped and my light warning for my lights keep coming on
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall - dealer still has no remedy and taking no action about the takata airbag recall leaving me no option but to drive this unsafe vehicle
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDDGF81X19R077238 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.