Across 3 model years, the Mercedes-Benz EQE has 64 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. 2023 drew the most complaints (40), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (40).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mercedes-Benz EQE vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $34,368–$38,169.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2023 (40 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (40).
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear divide between appreciation for its core electric vehicle attributes and significant criticism of its value proposition, design, and driving dynamics.
Very frequent criticism of MSRP being $20,000-$30,000 higher than equivalent ICE Mercedes models and uncompetitive within the EV segment.
Widely criticized as bland, uninspired, ugly, and compared unfavorably to 1990s mainstream sedans.
Base EQE 350 described as slow, heavy, and lumbering, with moderate body roll, especially without rear-wheel steering.
"mushy" brake pedal feel, long stopping distances in wet conditions, and a system that requires getting used to, particularly in pre-2024 models.
Criticized as a "user friendliness disaster," with complaints about menu complexity, small touch buttons, and occasional Apple CarPlay disconnections.
Owner insights cover all generations of the EQE. Individual model years are broken down above.
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