Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2001, 1988. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 19 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class on record, 2019 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). 2009 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (6).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported
2024	25	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2022	22	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021	20	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2020	21	5	ENGINE
2019	40	4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018	40	4	ENGINE
2017	40	2	ENGINE
2016	40	2	STRUCTURE
2015	40	1	AIR BAGS
2014	40	3	SERVICE BRAKES
2012	40	1	SERVICE BRAKES
2011	40	1	SUSPENSION
2010	40	1	SUSPENSION
2009	40	6	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2008	40	3	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2007	40	0	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2002	40	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001	0	0	—
1988	0	0	—

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class year has the most complaints?: Of 19 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class on record, 2019 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2001, 1988. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.