Mercedes Benz E Class years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz E Class stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz E Class years
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Mercedes Benz E Class 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 Class problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical95
- Suspension55
- Fuel system36
- Engine36
- Brakes31
- Body18
- Transmission17
- Visibility13
- Airbags11
- Steering10
- Lights10
- Acceleration8
Mercedes Benz E Class problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86 | 5 | Wheels | 38,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 69 | 10 | Fuel system | 65,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 76 | 9 | Fuel system | 72,319 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 56 | 15 | Fuel system | 6,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 18 | 45 | Brakes | 10,490 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 79 | 8 | Electrical | 50,023 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 60 | 15 | Brakes | 69,600 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 34 | Electrical | 78,800 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 13 | Suspension | 99,059 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 24 | Suspension | 98,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1997 | - | 37 | Suspension | 90,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1996 | - | 16 | Suspension | 125,500 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 | - | 21 | Electrical | 170,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | - | 38 | Electrical | 112,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | - | 7 | Electrical | 75,000 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Mercedes Benz E Class
What years of the Mercedes Benz E Class should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz E Class has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz E Class?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz E Class?
Electrical, with 95 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (55) and fuel system (36).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E Class have?
9 recalls between 1993 and 2008. The 2004 model year has the most, with 4.
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