Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz E-Class owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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…
This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [XXX] northbound in Salt Lake City. the vehicle slows itself abruptly in traffic that is sometimes dense and traveling 70 to 80. An eventual rear end collision seems likely which could involve multiple vehicles. It intermittently presents the…
Major issue found with engine cylinder head in various models with 2.0 Liter Turbo charged engines (Engine code M260 or M264). Cylinder heads have premature wear at valve seats, causing engine misfires and unsafe driving conditions. (Sudden loss of power, even on freeways.) Mercedes-Benz had improved cylinder head design to mitigate this issue, thus proving that they knew it was…
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