Mercedes-Benz E320 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz E320 years to avoid are 2005, 2003, 2004, 1995, 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
1,516
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1994–2009
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
E320 years to avoid
Every E320 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz E320 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the E320 years to avoid are 2005, 2003, 2004, 1995, 1999. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz E320?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among E320 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E320 have?
Across all model years, the E320 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,516 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.