2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class over 3 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most E-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 25), then Engine (3) and Forward collision avoidance (3). The most filings arrived in 2026 (13 of 25). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.
The 2023 E-Class has 24 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (25 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The infotainment and vehicle information system randomly goes black, resets itself while driving. There are no error messages or warnings. The system reboots and the screens come back after about 10-20 seconds. There…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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. On multiple occasions, the vehicle would…"
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"Electrical System/Climate Control/Energy Management DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: On XXX, I exited my 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ at a parking lot in [XXX] to briefly enter a business. I left the vehicle running in Park and I…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 24V-224 covers certain 2024 E350 4Matic, E450 4Matic All-Terrain, and E450 4Matic vehicles: the transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, which can damage the harness and cause a loss of drive power. Dealers check and correct the harness routing. The published unit count is shared across the listed E-Class variants in the campaign.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class over 3 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most E-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 25), then Engine (3) and Forward collision avoidance (3). The most filings arrived in 2026 (13 of 25). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 E-Class has 24 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with NHTSA.
What generation is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
W213 generation (2017-2023).
What oil does a US Mercedes-Benz E-Class typically take?
Generation notes list MB-approved 0W-40 full synthetic for common US E350/E300 fills; confirm the approval sheet in the manual.
What tire sizes does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class use?
Sizes vary widely by chassis and trim; W213 E300 pages span about 225/55R17 to 245/40R19.