Mercedes-Benz E years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz E years to avoid are 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
34
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1994–2012
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
E years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every E year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz E years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the E years to avoid are 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz E?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among E years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E have?
Across all model years, the E has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 34 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.