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2010 Mercedes-Benz E problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other E years?

E NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted11 complaints1994: 3 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 5 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 11 complaints2012: 0 complaints
E NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz E problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V459000SteeringOctober 4, 2010 · 85,300 units

Defect

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.

Consequence

OWNERS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN AREAS, SUCH AS PARKING LOTS, WHERE MAXIMUM POWER STEERING IS REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK AND RETORQUE THE CONNECTION FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE TRUNK RELEASE FEATURE ON MY 2010 E-CLASS MERCEDES-BENZ KEY WILL ENGAGE IN MY POCKET WITHOUT ACTUALLY PRESSING THE BUTTON OCCASIONALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES (APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES) IN THE 4 MONTH PERIOD I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE MOST RECENT OCCASION RESULTED IN EVERYTHING IN MY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 30, 2012

2010 Mercedes-Benz E — common questions

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz E years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the E years to avoid are 2012. The cleanest record among E years belongs to 2010.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.