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ProblemsByVinMERCEDES-BENZ / ENGINE
95 model-year entries · 2005–2023
Mercedes-Benz engine problems
1,289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mercedes-Benz vehicles for engine issues.
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Complaints
1,289
Recalls
0
Year-models
95
Avg fix
$3,100
9crashes
35fires
9injuries
Editorial perspective by Frank DeSantis · European brand specialist
In the European service world, Mercedes-Benz engine failures land on our lifts with regularity. 1,289 complaints across 95 year-model entries (2005–2023) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The pattern repeats across model years, which usually points to a shared component supplier rather than a single bad production batch. 35 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Across the 372 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 68,256 miles. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $3,100; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. Budget for a real pre-purchase inspection — compression and leakdown test, not just a code scan. Both are cheap and tell you what is left in the engine.
Worst-affected Mercedes-Benz model-years for engine Top 25 by complaint volume
How many Mercedes-Benz engine complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,289 complaints across 95 model-year entries from 2005 to 2023. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mercedes-Benz.
Which Mercedes-Benz model has the most engine complaints?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class leads with 97 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 C-Class (76) and 2017 C-Class (61).
What does it cost to fix Mercedes-Benz engine problems?
Independent shops average $3,100 for engine repairs across the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mercedes-Benz engine recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover engine issues on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.