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Mercedes-Benz E250 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E250 since 2014, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
5
Worst year
2014
Warranty extensions
5
Model years
2014-2016

Mercedes-Benz E250 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz E250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz E250 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz E250 complaints by model year

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

201420152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz E250 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes-Benz E250 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-120
2015-5Body50
2014-7Engine20,00031

Recalls 5

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Mercedes-Benz E250 warranty extensions

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

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz E250

What years of the Mercedes-Benz E250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz E250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz E250?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz E250?

Engine, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by body (3) and steering (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E250 have?

5 recalls between 2014 and 2016. The 2015 model year has the most, with 5.

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