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Major Problems with Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the E-Class. Older E-Class vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class March 14, 2003 Victims: 1 Mileage: 1440 miles

Defective brakes. *jb

AIR BAGS
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class May 23, 2013 Victims: 1 Mileage: 65000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes e280. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of his vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the stomach. the vehicle was destroyed. a police was report was filed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and after inspecting images from the crash scene, ruled that the impact did not warrant air bag deployment. the failure and the current mileages were 65,000. ## vin passed ## mercedes e280 2006 ## *tr

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class December 28, 2009 Mileage: 130000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz e class 320 wagon which was purchased used in march 2003. he stated that while driving at speeds of less than 40 mph, the contact thought he had run over something and there was a violent vibration in the steering wheel. then, while making a left turn he could heard a grinding and thumping sound coming from under the vehicle. he then noticed the front passenger's side wheel was actually inside the wheel well. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer where they found the front passenger's side coil spring perch failed ...

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

Overall the worst problem with Mercedes-Benz E-Class relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific E-Class years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 FRONT 5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 ENGINE 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 SUSPENSION 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 EQUIPMENT 2 POWER TRAIN 2 LATCH 2 AIR BAGS 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 RIM 2 COIL SPRINGS 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 BODY 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 FRONT 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 FRONTAL 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 TREAD/BELT 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 SEATS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 CHILD SEAT 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 LAMP 1 SIDEWALL 1 RACK 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 SWITCH 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 HYDRAULIC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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