Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine problems
0.85 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
46 of the 242 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (19.0%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
46Complaints · Engine
19.0%Share of complaints
0.85×vs. all vehicles
9Last 12 months
15.2%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
9 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
7 of these reports (15.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 9 · Previous 12 months: 10
What owners report
I parked the vehicle in a parking lot. I walked away and it immediately started smoking. Shortly after that, flames appeared coming from the hood. Shortly after that, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames.
FIRE FIRE FIRE Information light came on just saying 12 Volt Battery. I sat in the car letting it idle for about 3 minutes. It began to smoke and then burst into flames.
Learning that my vehicle is subject to a battery-related recall has seriously undermined my trust. Battery defects in electric vehicles can present risks that include thermal events, loss of vehicle functionality, and other potentially dangerous situations.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue involving my vehicle. For an extended period of time, this vehicle has experienced recurring starting failures.
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated.
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft KNOWN DEFECT rendering the car unusable at only 100K miles.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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