Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗POWER LIFT GATE
- Summary
- MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 16,130 MY 2009 M-CLASS W164 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL POWER LIFT GATE. AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY SEAL AROUND THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR COMPARTMENT CONTAINING THE SPARE TIRE. WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE POWER LIFT GATE CAN RESULT IN DISABLING OF THE POWER LIFT GATE MOTOR.
- Consequence
- WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL OF THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WITH A THICKER ONE AND REPOSITION THE AFFECTED POWER LIFT GATE CONTROL UNIT INSIDE THE CHASSIS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% |
How 2009 compares with other M-Class years
Best and worst M-Class years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 4 |
| 1999 | 18 | 4 |
| 2000 | 25 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 | 3 |
| 2006 | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 09V076000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2009 M-Class compare with other years?
Among the 1998–2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class model years at least five years old, the 2008 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2000 the most (25). The 2009 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.