2009 Mercedes-Benz R-class: common problems and reliability
An average R-class year.
17 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 R-class?The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-class has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and visibility.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-class vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other R-class years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the R-class?
Across the 7 R-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2012) to 128 (2006). With 17 complaints, the 2009 R-class sits about the same as the model's median of 18.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is mixed, characterized by strong affection for the vehicle's core concept and driving experience, tempered by widespread and serious concerns about reliability and maintenance costs.
Owner insights cover all generations of the R-class. See the full R-class owner picture and every model year.
Other R-class model years
Compare every R-class year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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