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Mercedes-Benz B 250E years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz B 250E since 2014, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 20 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
5
Worst year
2017
Model years
2014-2017

Mercedes-Benz B 250E years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz B 250E stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz B 250E years

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Mercedes-Benz B 250E complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2014201520162017

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Most common Mercedes-Benz B 250E problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    14
  • Transmission
    11
  • Electrical
    10
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes-Benz B 250E problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-20Engine16,00030
2016-4Airbags20
2015-3Seat belts30
2014-1Electrical30

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Mercedes-Benz B 250E

What years of the Mercedes-Benz B 250E should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz B 250E has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz B 250E?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz B 250E?

Engine, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (11) and electrical (10).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz B 250E have?

5 recalls between 2014 and 2017. The 2017 model year has the most, with 3.

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