Mercedes-Benz E 450 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes-Benz E 450 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz E 450 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2024	-	2	Electrical		4	0
2023	-	17	Engine	600	4	0
2022	72	11	Electrical		5	0
2021	77	7	Electrical		14	0
2020	74	9	Driver assistance	48,000	7	0
2019	50	17	Driver assistance	7,200	12	1

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Mercedes-Benz E 450 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz E 450 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz E 450?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz E 450?

Electrical, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by engine (14) and driver assistance (11).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E 450 have?

34 recalls between 2019 and 2024. The 2021 model year has the most, with 14.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.