Mercedes-Benz E Class recalls and problems
5 recalls and 141 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
141
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz E Class by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Class | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 E Class | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 E Class | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 E Class | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 E Class | 4 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 E Class | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 E Class | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 E Class | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz E Class problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Equipment | 9 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 7 |
All Mercedes-Benz E Class recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V-303 | Jul 7, 2008 | 2003–2006 | Electrical System | Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004… |
| 05V-133 | Apr 1, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (Sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the… |
| 04V-296 | Jun 22, 2004 | 2003–2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the sensotronic brake control (Sbc) is designed to monitor the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. |
| 03V-534 | Dec 19, 2003 | 2004 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. |
| 03V-289 | Aug 7, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz E Class?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class has the most reports (45). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E Class have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz E Class model years 2003–2006.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz E Class problems?
Owners report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems most often.