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vehicle
2016 / mercedes-benz / e-class
known issues
8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints
89 on file (2015-12-29 → 2026-07-16)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
15 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Windshield seal water intrusionVISIBILITY7 complaints2021-06 → 2025-12e-class-2016-windshield-seal-leak
11574053 We have been getting water in the front passenger compartment below the door area, after rain. We took it to our mechanic, who determined that the windshield integrity has been compromised along the top area in front of the passenger dash. Apparently the seal has separated
11532092 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking from the front driver’s side windshield. The contact also stated that several months later, she became aware that the front passenger’s side windshield was leaking. An undisclosed dealer was
11422350 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed there was water leaking inside the vehicle through the front windshield. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the
Transmission harsh shifting and gear-selector faultsPOWER TRAIN3 complaints2017-02 → 2022-01e-class-2016-transmission-shift-fault
11448342 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while shifting between the lower gears, the vehicle would shift roughly resulting in the vehicle jerking while driving. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer
10954937 WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE 722.9 7G-TRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES GET STUCK IN 1ST GEAR. THE ENGINE SPEED ALMOST INSTANTANEOUSLY EXCEEDS 5000 RPM. THE CAR MUST BE IMMEDIATELY DRIVEN OFF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. THE TRANSMISSION WILL
11394574 WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK THE CAR IS STUCK IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IF THE CAR IS IN REVERSE OR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE AND YOU USE THE GEAR SELECTOR TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR CHANGE AND GEAR THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CHANGE THE GEAR. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE CERTIFIED
Takata airbag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS24 complaints2017-10 → 2021-04e-class-2016-takata-airbag-recall
11035143 TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. MERCEDES REFUSES TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THEY SAID THERE IS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA WHICH IS HIGH HUMIDITY STATE AND HIGH HUMIDITY CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO EXPLODE ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME
11397143 THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOESN'T HAVE A REMEDY FOR TAKATA RECALL OVER 2 YEARS LATER
11291847 A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER (MERCEDES-BENZ USA) WAS RECEIVED 2/5/19, ADVISING OF A RECALL CONCERNING THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG MODULE FOR MY 2016 E400 COUPE (MBUSA RECALL #2019010001). AS OF 12/19/19, THE MANUFACTURER STILL HAS NOT MADE THE NECESSARY REMEDY AVAILABLE
11750938 The rear subframe is defective and subject to premature corrosion and failure of parts that connect to the rear suspension. Due to the fracturing of the joints connecting to the suspension, my car was at risk of going out of control when needing to brake at higher speeds. The
11544258 I received a letter from Mercedes-Benz USA LLC located at 1 Mercedes-Benz drive Sandy springs Georgia 30328 phone number 800-367-6372. This letter advised me of the extension of warranty coverage on the rear subframe of my vehicle to 20 years with unlimited mileage cover. I call
11440184 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that there was an oil burning odor present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine drive belts were faulty, and corrosion was present on the motor
Loss of power steering assistSTEERING6 complaints2016-01 → 2023-02e-class-2016-power-steering-loss
11508308 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, a message indicating a power steering malfunction was displayed and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown software update was
11462520 I was waiting at a light when the message “steering wheel malfunction” can up. I was forced to turn left, which I did with great difficulty as the power assist stop working. I managed to go straight 3 blocks despite the hard steering with my emergency lights on at 5 mph and turn
10820475 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING SYSTEM SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE MESSAGE "MALFUNCTION"
Engine oil leak from timing chain and gasket sealsENGINE4 complaints2021-10 → 2024-11e-class-2016-engine-seal-oil-leak
11578739 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would display a vibration sensation. The check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket had
11435866 Re-Seal Upper Timing Covers of the cylinder head timing covers are seeping. 2016 E350 has less thank 19k on it. The fluids can potentially leak onto the roads causing a hazard, it is also a fire hazard, as well as an environmental issue. This was identified by Revolution
11624470 Mercedes Benz has a recall on several models including E-Class (E 200, E 220, E 280, E 350) experiencing timing chain problems. The timing chain is an important component of the engine, as it helps to coordinate the timing of the engine’s various parts. I am currently having the
Unintended acceleration and ADAS speed control faultsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 complaints2015-12 → 2025-02e-class-2016-speed-control-fault
10914397 MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR IN THE HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE OF THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO ACCELERATE ANY LONGER AND SHE BECAME DISABLED INSTANTLY
10816678 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE COLLISION ASSIST INOPERATIVE WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID
11289787 MY COLLISION PREVENTION MADE MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E400 SLAM ON THE BREAKS WITH NO CARS AROUND OTHER THEN THE CAR PARKED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CARS BEHIND ME
Fuel odor and fuel system leaksFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints2016-10 → 2026-01e-class-2016-fuel-odor-leak
11713777 Fuel odor is very apparent (while idle) but difficult to identify location. Same models seem to have recalls for fuel injectors/rails but not this specific VIN. I believe the issue might be of similar recall. I will have the car diagnosed soon
11603751 The fuel pump assembly Seals leaked fuel into my vehicle and saturated the interior of my car
11541935 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off inside the garage, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked fuel filter that needed
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mercedes-benz/e-class
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mercedes-benz/e-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
