Mercedes Benz E years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz E stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz E years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz E complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz E problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system10
- Transmission4
- Tires4
- Electrical4
- Airbags4
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Engine1
- Brakes1
Mercedes Benz E problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | - | 10 | Tires | 300 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2010 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 7 | Acceleration | 4,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2007 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 64,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Mercedes Benz E
What years of the Mercedes Benz E should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz E has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz E?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz E?
Fuel system, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and tires (4).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E have?
6 recalls between 1994 and 2011. The 2011 model year has the most, with 4.
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