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Mercedes-Benz E-Class: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows110
model years2005–2024 (18)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mercedes-benz.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2024e-class-2024-screen-blackout-freezeInfotainment and instrument cluster screen blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM52024-08 → 2026-07252026-08-20
2024e-class-2024-engine-shutdown-drivingEngine shutdown and loss of propulsion while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32025-10 → 2026-06252026-08-20
2024e-class-2024-tire-sidewall-bubblingPirelli tire sidewall bubbling and air lossWHEELS22024-07 → 2024-08252026-08-20
2024e-class-2024-steering-assist-faultSteering and driver-assistance system malfunctionSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32024-06 → 2026-06252026-08-20
2024e-class-2024-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration during low-speed parking maneuversELECTRICAL SYSTEM32025-11 → 2026-02252026-08-20
2024e-class-2024-battery-recall-overheatHigh-voltage battery recall and charging overheatingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE52025-02 → 2026-06252026-08-20
2023e-class-2023-engine-stall-malfunctionEngine stall with malfunction warning while drivingENGINE82023-10 → 2026-06232026-08-20
2023e-class-2023-run-flat-tire-blowoutRun-flat tire blowout on pothole impactTIRES, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS52024-11 → 2025-10232026-08-20
2023e-class-2023-fuel-system-stallFuel system failure causing stall at stopFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE42023-12 → 2024-09232026-08-20
2023e-class-2023-transmission-neutral-shiftUnintended gear shift to neutral while drivingPOWER TRAIN22023-06 → 2023-10232026-08-20
2023e-class-2023-trunk-lid-drop-injuryTrunk lid unexpected closure causing injuryUNKNOWN OR OTHER22023-05 → 2023-06232026-08-20
2022e-class-2022-sunroof-glass-fracturePanoramic sunroof and roof glass panel cracking or shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER32023-09 → 2026-07212026-08-21
2022e-class-2022-fuel-system-recall-remedyFuel system recall remedy unavailability (23V445000)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE42023-08 → 2023-11212026-08-21
2022e-class-2022-aebs-false-activationAutomatic emergency braking false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING32022-04 → 2024-01212026-08-21
2022e-class-2022-adaptive-cruise-false-speedAdaptive cruise control false speed limit reading and decelerationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12026-01 → 2026-01212026-08-21
2022e-class-2022-powertrain-cylinder-head-wear2.0L turbo engine cylinder head valve seat wearPOWER TRAIN22024-12 → 2025-10212026-08-21
2022e-class-2022-underbody-shield-detachmentUnderbody splash shield detachment at highway speedSTRUCTURE:BODY22022-06 → 2024-08212026-08-21
2022e-class-2022-steering-wheel-jerk-crashSteering wheel jerk and unintended lane departureLANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, STEERING22023-04 → 2023-04212026-08-21
2021e-class-2021-engine-misfire-cylinderEngine misfire and cylinder failure with power lossENGINE42024-02-09 → 2026-08-08252026-08-21
2021e-class-2021-48v-battery-failure48-volt battery failure and vehicle inoperabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY52021-04-07 → 2026-01-04252026-08-21
2021e-class-2021-transmission-failureTransmission failure while drivingPOWER TRAIN22025-07-10 → 2026-01-04252026-08-21
2021e-class-2021-rearview-camera-inoperativeRearview camera and parking sensor inoperative displayBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS42021-09-02 → 2024-05-18252026-08-21
2021e-class-2021-aeb-unintended-activationAutomatic emergency braking unintended activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING22020-11-06 → 2022-12-15252026-08-21
2021e-class-2021-12v-battery-electrical-fire12V battery warning followed by vehicle fireENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12024-12-07 → 2024-12-07252026-08-21
2020e-class-2020-sunroof-shatters-while-drivingPanoramic sunroof shatters while drivingSTRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER22022-11 → 2023-06202026-09-03
2020e-class-2020-rear-camera-fails-recallRear camera fails despite recall repairBACK OVER PREVENTION32024-07 → 2025-10202026-09-03
2020e-class-2020-tire-sidewall-failureTire sidewall failureTIRES22022-05 → 2022-11202026-09-03
2020e-class-2020-door-hinge-latch-failureDoor hinge fails to hold door openLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES22020-12 → 2021-06202026-09-03
2020e-class-2020-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE22021-10 → 2024-09202026-09-03
2020e-class-2020-engine-stalls-unexpectedlyEngine stalls unexpectedly while drivingENGINE22021-07 → 2022-10202026-09-03
2019e-class-2019-seat-belt-buckle-detectionSeat belt buckle detection malfunctionSEAT BELTS82019-01 → 2024-07542026-08-28
2019e-class-2019-rearview-camera-failureRearview camera failureBACK OVER PREVENTION52024-09 → 2025-07542026-08-28
2019e-class-2019-wheel-rim-tire-failureWheel rim fracture and run-flat tire failureWHEELS52021-05 → 2024-03542026-08-28
2019e-class-2019-crankcase-ventilation-valveCrankcase ventilation valve malfunction (P052E)ENGINE32023-03 → 2024-11542026-08-28
2019e-class-2019-sunroof-glass-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER22021-11 → 2024-08542026-08-28
2019e-class-2019-camshaft-sensor-failureCamshaft and crankshaft position sensor failureENGINE42022-08 → 2024-02542026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-wheel-rim-crackingAlloy wheel rim crackingWHEELS52020-04 → 2024-01662026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-seat-belt-retraction-failureSeat belt retraction and latch failureSEAT BELTS42021-03 → 2026-02662026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-backup-camera-failureRearview camera display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM32023-09 → 2026-01662026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-steering-recall-parts-delaySteering recall repair parts unavailabilitySTEERING32019-05 → 2019-06662026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-crankcase-valve-failureCrankcase ventilation valve failureENGINE42023-04 → 2025-03662026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-unexpected-emergency-brakingUnexpected automatic emergency braking activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52019-03 → 2024-11662026-08-28
2018e-class-2018-transmission-shift-failureTransmission shift and neutral-slip failurePOWER TRAIN52022-05 → 2026-05662026-08-28
2017e-class-2017-pcv-valve-failurePositive crankcase ventilation valve failureENGINE142022-10 → 2026-041662026-08-21
2017e-class-2017-piston-crack-engine-failureCylinder #1 piston crack causing engine failureENGINE122020-10 → 2026-081662026-08-21
2017e-class-2017-fuel-odor-cabin-leakGasoline odor in cabin from fuel line leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM212020-01 → 2026-031662026-08-21
2017e-class-2017-gear-shifter-tcm-failureGear shifter / TCM failure, reverse not possiblePOWER TRAIN132019-07 → 2026-051662026-08-21
2017e-class-2017-sunroof-spontaneous-shatterSunroof glass spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER72017-01 → 2026-051662026-08-21
2017e-class-2017-power-steering-lossPower steering assist loss while drivingSTEERING92018-03 → 2025-111662026-08-21
2017e-class-2017-takata-airbag-parts-unavailableTakata airbag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS162017-09 → 2021-031662026-08-21
2016e-class-2016-windshield-seal-leakWindshield seal water intrusionVISIBILITY72021-06 → 2025-12892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-transmission-shift-faultTransmission harsh shifting and gear-selector faultsPOWER TRAIN32017-02 → 2022-01892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-takata-airbag-recallTakata airbag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS242017-10 → 2021-04892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosionSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE42021-11 → 2026-07892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-power-steering-lossLoss of power steering assistSTEERING62016-01 → 2023-02892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-engine-seal-oil-leakEngine oil leak from timing chain and gasket sealsENGINE42021-10 → 2024-11892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-speed-control-faultUnintended acceleration and ADAS speed control faultsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL82015-12 → 2025-02892026-08-27
2016e-class-2016-fuel-odor-leakFuel odor and fuel system leaksFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42016-10 → 2026-01892026-08-27
2015mb-e-class-2015-tire-sidewall-bubblingTire sidewall bubbling and blowoutTIRES52015-09 → 2023-04572026-08-28
2015mb-e-class-2015-subframe-brake-corrosionRear subframe corrosion with brake line failureSERVICE BRAKES92022-10 → 2025-06572026-08-28
2015mb-e-class-2015-panoramic-roof-crackingPanoramic sunroof cracking and glass failureVISIBILITY62016-02 → 2025-05572026-08-28
2015mb-e-class-2015-takata-airbag-parts-delayTakata air bag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS112017-12 → 2021-04572026-08-28
2015mb-e-class-2015-power-steering-failureElectric power steering failureSTEERING52016-08 → 2025-12572026-08-28
2015mb-e-class-2015-collision-avoidance-failureCollision avoidance system failure to warn or brakeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62015-09 → 2020-01572026-08-28
2015mb-e-class-2015-fuel-pump-cabin-leakFuel pump housing leak with cabin fumesFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22026-02 → 2026-04572026-08-28
2014e-class-2014-camshaft-oil-leakCamshaft sensor oil leak into wiring harnessENGINE62021-10 → 2025-093032026-09-07
2014e-class-2014-subframe-brake-corrosionRear subframe and brake line corrosionSTRUCTURE, SERVICE BRAKES732021-12 → 2026-073032026-09-07
2014e-class-2014-fuel-leak-odorFuel tank and fuel line odor and leaksFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM252021-03 → 2026-053032026-09-07
2014e-class-2014-speaker-amp-smokeSpeaker amplifier smoke and burning odorELECTRICAL SYSTEM152020-06 → 2025-073032026-09-07
2014e-class-2014-takata-airbag-backorderTakata airbag recall parts backorderAIR BAGS212020-02 → 2021-043032026-09-07
2014e-class-2014-power-steering-failurePower steering failure while drivingSTEERING92020-05 → 2025-123032026-09-07
2013mercedes-benz-e-class-2013-subframe-brake-lineRear subframe and brake line corrosionSERVICE BRAKES302020-03 → 2025-101852026-09-09
2013mercedes-benz-e-class-2013-camshaft-solenoid-oilCamshaft solenoid oil leak and excessive oil consumptionENGINE102013-03 → 2026-041852026-09-09
2013mercedes-benz-e-class-2013-wheel-rim-crackingWheel rim cracking after pothole impactWHEELS52015-04 → 2021-071852026-09-09
2013mercedes-benz-e-class-2013-takata-airbag-recallTakata airbag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS532018-02 → 2024-091852026-09-09
2013mercedes-benz-e-class-2013-steering-column-tiltElectric steering column tilt adjustment failureSTEERING42015-12 → 2020-031852026-09-09
2013mercedes-benz-e-class-2013-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration at low speedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52014-03 → 2017-011852026-09-09
2012mercedes-benz-e-class-2012-fuel-tank-filter-leakFuel filter and fuel tank leaks excluded from recallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM282017-09 → 2026-062342026-09-09
2012mercedes-benz-e-class-2012-subframe-brake-lineRear subframe and brake line corrosionSUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES312021-03 → 2026-062342026-09-09
2012mercedes-benz-e-class-2012-airbag-recall-partsTakata air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS742017-07 → 2021-102342026-09-09
2012mercedes-benz-e-class-2012-camshaft-solenoid-oilCamshaft solenoid oil leaking into engine wiring harnessENGINE112017-07 → 2024-062342026-09-09
2012mercedes-benz-e-class-2012-esl-ignition-keyElectronic steering lock and ignition key failuresSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72020-07 → 2025-062342026-09-09
2011e-class-2011-fuel-odor-leakFuel odor and leak after refuelingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM232018-01 → 2025-072962026-09-07
2011e-class-2011-airmatic-suspension-leakAir suspension (Airmatic) leak and sagSUSPENSION122018-01 → 2022-062962026-09-07
2011e-class-2011-subframe-brake-line-rustRear subframe and brake line corrosionSUSPENSION302021-09 → 2025-122962026-09-07
2011e-class-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall replacement part delayAIR BAGS942017-11 → 2024-062962026-09-07
2011e-class-2011-neck-pro-headrest-deploymentSpontaneous NECK-PRO headrest deploymentSEATS52018-05 → 2026-072962026-09-07
2010mercedes-benz-e-class-2010-transmission-shifts-toTransmission self-shifts to park while slowingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM152017-07 → 2025-112572026-09-07
2010mercedes-benz-e-class-2010-fuel-sending-unit-odorFuel odor from fuel pump sending unit sealFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM222017-09 → 2025-042572026-09-07
2010mercedes-benz-e-class-2010-airmatic-suspensionAir suspension dropping or failing to inflateSUSPENSION162017-09 → 2021-022572026-09-07
2010mercedes-benz-e-class-2010-rear-subframe-brakeRear subframe and brake line corrosionSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE, SERVICE BRAKES322021-01 → 2026-042572026-09-07
2010mercedes-benz-e-class-2010-takata-airbag-partsTakata airbag recall replacement parts unavailableAIR BAGS782017-01 → 2019-102572026-09-07
2007e-class-2007-balance-shaft-camshaft-wearBalance shaft and camshaft sprocket wearENGINE92016-10 → 2023-124352026-09-20
2007e-class-2007-panoramic-sunroof-detachmentPanoramic sunroof detachment and glass failureVISIBILITY82019-08 → 2025-124352026-09-20
2007e-class-2007-airmatic-rear-suspension-failureAirmatic rear air suspension strut failureSUSPENSION82015-04 → 2022-064352026-09-20
2007e-class-2007-fuel-tank-sending-unit-leakFuel tank sending unit leak with cabin gasoline odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1402014-10 → 2025-014352026-09-20
2007e-class-2007-transmission-shift-failureAutomatic transmission shift and stall failurePOWER TRAIN62014-10 → 2022-064352026-09-20
2007e-class-2007-headlight-wiring-insulationHeadlight wiring insulation deteriorationELECTRICAL SYSTEM72015-02 → 2023-124352026-09-20
2006e-class-2006-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank and sending unit leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM682015-02 → 2026-035362026-09-20
2006e-class-2006-balance-shaft-timing-chainBalance shaft and timing chain wear (M272/M273 engine)ENGINE162015-03 → 2024-085362026-09-20
2006e-class-2006-sunroof-detachmentPanoramic sunroof detachmentVISIBILITY112020-01 → 2025-105362026-09-20
2006e-class-2006-sbc-brake-failureSensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system failureSERVICE BRAKES542015-04 → 2025-125362026-09-20
2006e-class-2006-airbag-deploymentAirbag deployment without collisionAIR BAGS92015-11 → 2025-015362026-09-20
2006e-class-2006-transmission-limp-modeTransmission conductor plate sensor / limp modePOWER TRAIN72015-03 → 2020-015362026-09-20
2005mercedes-benz-e-class-2005-sunroof-water-intrusionSunroof seal water intrusion and delayed recall partsVISIBILITY62020-02 → 2024-015322026-09-20
2005mercedes-benz-e-class-2005-air-suspension-leakAir suspension leak and low-ride warningSUSPENSION92015-07 → 2024-055322026-09-20
2005mercedes-benz-e-class-2005-sbc-brake-failureSensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic pump failureSERVICE BRAKES772014-10 → 2025-125322026-09-20
2005mercedes-benz-e-class-2005-fuel-tank-odor-leakFuel sending unit leak and gasoline odor in cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM822014-10 → 2025-075322026-09-20
2005mercedes-benz-e-class-2005-airbag-deploymentAir bag warning light and unexpected deploymentAIR BAGS132014-11 → 2023-025322026-09-20
2005mercedes-benz-e-class-2005-electrical-batteryBattery drain and wiring harness failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM142014-10 → 2022-115322026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz E-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/e-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_e_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz E-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/e-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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