mercedes-benz E-Class problems
0 safety recalls. 185 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the front end of the panoramic sunroof allowed water to leak into the vehicle during inclement weather. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the VIN…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED PRIME MOTOR CARS AT 207-510-2250 (LOCATED AT 137 US ROUTE 1, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074) AND WAS INFORMED THAT…
THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT TO MOVE STEERING WHEEL UP AND/OR DOWN (TILT FEATURE) HAS BECOMES INOPERABLE (THE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE STILL WORKS). THIS MAKES PROPER STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG LOCATION IMPOSSIBLE. IT WAS FIRST NOTICED UPON STARTING THE CAR AT…
TAKATA RECALL THE HANDLE ON THE SEAT HAVE SILVER SHARP MATERIAL THAT PEELED OFF AND SO SHARP IT CUTS YOUR HAND MY SON FRIEND HAVE ALL CUT OUR HAND MY SON HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THIS SAME MATERIAL IS IN DIFFERENT MODELS OF MERCEDES IT'S IN THE R350 MODEL IT CUTSCENES…
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Common questions
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 55 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz E-Class has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 185 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.