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What owners say
Overview
\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and ownership context. For the W212 generation (approximately 2009-2016), owner feedback is generally positive regarding its solid build quality, reliability, and driving
Best version
\nFor the W212 generation (2009-2016), the 2014-2017 model years are specifically recommended as being "well sorted." The E350 and E400 models with standard suspension (avoiding AIRMATIC air suspension if reliability is a priority) are cite
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2023 | 92 | 0 | engine |
| 2022 | 80 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 38 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2020 | 58 | 1 | engine |
| 2019 | 110 | 1 | electrical system |
| 2018 | 66 | 0 | engine |
| 2017 | 165 | 0 | engine |
| 2016 | 176 | 0 | air bags |
| 2015 | 171 | 0 | air bags |
| 2014 | 897 | 0 | air bags |
| 2013 | 740 | 0 | air bags |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2020 · power train:driveline:universal jointcampaign 26V216000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The dr
2019 · power train:driveline:universal jointcampaign 26V216000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The dr
Specifications
Generation
Version
AMG E 53 (612 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid 4MATIC+ AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G AMG DYNAMIC PLUS
From 2024-2026
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