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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Research

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0 Recalls
152 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
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2024 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
2023
2022
2021 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
2020 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
2019

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (0)

No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in recent model years. That's a good sign!

💬 Consumer Complaints (152)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz E-Class owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
ENGINE 15
BACK OVER PREVENTION 10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
TIRES 8
POWER TRAIN 7
SEAT BELTS 7
WHEELS 6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5
2026 model • AIR BAGS • 05/03/2026

Restraint system malfunction service required light displayed on dashboard while driving. Vehicle was purchased January 10, 2026. Mercedes Benz E350 4 matic sedan. Safety concerns for operator and public.

2024 model • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • 03/25/2026

My vehicle is not included in the current high voltage battery recall under NHTSA recall 26V073, as it has a manufacture date of 08/2024 per door jamb sticker, however, page 5 of the NHTSA report explicitly states “A change in the production procedure of our supplier ensures that this issue can no longer occur on vehicles produced from July 31,…

2024 model • ENGINE • 02/25/2026

My vehicle is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300. Despite the nationwide recall (NHTSA 26V073000) for high-voltage battery fire risk, the manufacturer is providing conflicting and dangerous safety information. I was verbally instructed by dealership representatives to park my vehicle outdoors and limit charging to 80% to avoid a fire hazard. However, when I requested written confirmation of these safety restrictions…

2024 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 12/23/2025

At the time of the incident, I was pulling into a parking space in a parking lot near a park. I was traveling at approximately 3-5 miles per hour, consistent with idle or walking speed during a routine parking maneuver. I was nearly stopped and aligned with the parking space when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated without driver input.…

2023 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • 09/01/2025

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "Emergency Braking to Begin" message displayed on the instrument panel. To prevent the failure, the contact immediately deactivated the cruise control. The dealer was…

2023 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 03/08/2026

While driving the vehicle in normal road conditions the car suddenly stop and activated the seat belts. This incidents has happened 4 times. The vehicle has been taken to the Mercedez-Benz service and it gas been released with no findings. I am concerned with this safety issue on my leased vehicle and the risk to cause a collision or injury.…

2023 model • SERVICE BRAKES • 02/02/2026

I am a small auto repair shop, in Houston, Texas. The driver's (left) side rear brake caliper bracket appears to be defective. The car came in with the mental to metal break wear on the driver's side, while the passenger's side brake pads still at 50% life. The break wear sensor didn't trigger the light, because there is only one…

2022 model • WHEELS • 01/28/2026

When turning the steering to maximum wheel camber, the wheel rims roll over the sidewall of the OEM low-profile Pirelli tires, damaging the tires and causing bubbling in the sidewall. This happens at a negligible speed, such as exiting a parking space. This vehicle is 3+ years old with 15k miles. Low-profile tires appear to be incompatible with the steering…

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