Mercedes-Benz E recalls and problems
6 recalls and 30 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
30
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz E by year
Most reported Mercedes-Benz E problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz E recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-496 | Oct 3, 2011 | 2011 | Fuel System, Diesel | Mercedes-benz USA (Mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through… |
| 11V-213 | Apr 1, 2011 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011 e-class model w212 and s212 vehicles manufactured from july 8, 2010, through july 12, 2010. |
| 10V-540 | Oct 29, 2010 | 2011 | Fuel System, Other | Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. |
| 10V-459 | Oct 4, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Steering | Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. |
| 08V-303 | Jul 7, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Electrical System | Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004… |
| 08V-006 | Jan 9, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz E?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has the most reports (10). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz E model years 2006–2008, 2010–2011.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz E problems?
Owners report fuel system, gasoline, power train, tires problems most often.