Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints and 34 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2019–2024). The 2019 E 450 has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 34
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2019
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Mercedes-Benz E 450 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 — 16 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 — 11 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (7 complaints).
Every Mercedes-Benz E 450 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 E 450 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Seats & Seat Belts |
| 2023 E 450 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2022 E 450 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2021 E 450 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | Electrical System |
| 2020 E 450 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2019 E 450 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
Most common Mercedes-Benz E 450 problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System16 complaints
- Engine14 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain10 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech10 complaints
- Wheels & Tires8 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion7 complaints
- Brakes6 complaints
- Body & Structure4 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts3 complaints
- Steering3 complaints
Complaint trend
Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls
Risk: Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display and/or parking sensors can reduce the driver's view and awareness of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Risk: If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.
Risk: Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology