Mercedes-Benz EQE reliability: common problems by model year
Across 2 model years, the Mercedes-Benz EQE has 70 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. 2023 drew the most complaints (38), 2024 the fewest (32).
2
Model years tracked
70
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
38
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mercedes-Benz EQE vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $37,704–$51,602.
Which EQE years have the most problems?
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.
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. The vehicle is consistently praised for its excellent real-
High price / poor value proposition: very frequent criticism of MSRP being $20,000-$30,000 higher than equivalent ICE Mercedes models and uncompetitive within the EV segment. Frequency: very frequent.
Exterior styling: widely criticized as bland, uninspired, ugly, and compared unfavorably to 1990s mainstream sedans. Frequency: very frequent.
Underwhelming performance in base models: base EQE 350 described as slow, heavy, and lumbering, with moderate body roll, especially without rear-wheel steering. Frequency: very frequent.
Brake feel and performance: "mushy" brake pedal feel, long stopping distances in wet conditions, and a system that requires getting used to, particularly in pre-2024 models. Frequency: recurrent.
Infotainment system (MBUX) usability: criticized as a "user friendliness disaster," with complaints about menu complexity, small touch buttons, and occasional Apple CarPlay disconnections. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the EQE. Individual model years are broken down above.