Mercedes-Benz E400 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E400 (2015–2017). The 2017 E400 has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.

Complaints
37
Recalls
15
Model years
3
Worst year
2017

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz E400 model year. Click a bar for details.

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 E400 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 — 11 complaints; top problem: Airbags
  2. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 — 20 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Airbags

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (6 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz E400 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 E400110048Airbags
2016 E400201007Airbags
2015 E40060007Airbags

Most common Mercedes-Benz E400 problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    21 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E400 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz E400 recalls

  • Recall 21V638000Aug 13, 2021205 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017

    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.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V676000Sep 23, 20194,765 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V010000Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V271000Apr 27, 201842 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V241000Apr 11, 201758,323 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V114000Feb 23, 2017307,629 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V080000Feb 8, 20172,112 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V899000Dec 14, 201670 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

  • Recall 16V831000Nov 17, 2016799 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V505000Aug 11, 2015209 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V088000Feb 13, 2015147,224 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 14V818000Dec 24, 20141,378 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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