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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class: common problems and reliability
An average E-class year.
178 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 E-class?The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class has 178 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other E-class years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the E-class?
Across the 25 E-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 40 (2021) to 912 (2014). With 178 complaints, the 2016 E-class sits about the same as the model's median of 171.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and ownership context.
Owner insights cover all generations of the E-class. See the full E-class owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used E-class listings typically run $14,000–$30,990.
Other E-class model years
Compare every E-class year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
Compare the E-class against its rivals
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