Mercedes-Benz E-Class Electrical problems
48 of the 230 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20.9%) concern Electrical, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.3× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2018 model (11, 17% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (3). 11 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “camera”, “inoperative”, “display”, “reverse” and “image”. 3 of these reports (6.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Electrical for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 13
Common terms in reports
- camera17
- inoperative6
- display10
- reverse10
- image6
- system19
What owners report
At the time of the incident, I was pulling into a parking space in a parking lot near a park. I was traveling at approximately 3-5 miles per hour, consistent with idle or walking speed during a routine parking maneuver.
At the time of the incident, I was pulling into a parking space in a parking lot near a park. I was traveling at approximately 3–5 miles per hour, consistent with idle or walking speed during a routine parking maneuver.
An Intoxalock ignition interlock device was installed in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on May 7, 2026. Following installation, the vehicle experienced repeated electrical/no-start problems and incidents in which it became immobilized and could not be moved…
The lane-keeping assist function (In-Lane control, part of the driver-assistance suite) does not turn off when commanded. The driver selects the control to disengage, and the system remains active and continues to apply steering input.
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes Benz E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and started, the instrument panel and infotainment screen became blank.
Vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan (W213) VIN: [XXX] While operating the vehicle, the diagnostic system displayed the fault code P240200 related to the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP).
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Electrical for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Electrical problems on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
48 of the 230 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20.9%) concern Electrical, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.3× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2018 model (11, 17% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (3).
Is there a recall for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Electrical problems?
No recall campaign addresses Electrical for the tracked model years.