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Mercedes-Benz E250

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

312

Active records

Recalls

16

Active records

TSBs

261

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

10

Crashes

11

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E250

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Condition issue

175

Operating state

61

Engine behavior

45

Reporting mechanism

41

Fluid issue

33

Braking behavior

28

Smell

26

Performance issue

24

Thermal issue

21

Noise

20

Electrical issue

16

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

16

Driver assistance issue

14

Recent change

13

Steering behavior

13

Safety restraint issue

10

Lighting behavior

9

Vibration/harshness

9

Access/entry issue

8

Infotainment behavior

8

Safety restraint behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

6

Starting behavior

6

Powering on/off behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed May 14, 2025


Panoramic Sunroof bonding and bolts loose causing constant horrific cracking/clanking sounds due to shifting of glass. Possible frame and airbag damage, possible glass falling, possible injury/accident/death. Can cause issues with airbags deploying and water leaks. Mercedes mechanic said it's the worst case/noise he has heard in any Mercedes. Same make/year/model has been recalled in other plants. Also, walnut trim has faded tremendously.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Oct 16, 2024


Brake lines are rusted and corroded. It appears that the rust may have spread from rust on the rear subframe. The rear subframe warranty was extended for premature rust and failure, but the brake lines are not covered. This could have led to a dangerous situation. I've never had a vehicles brake lines rust like this. They should also extend the warranty coverage to cover rusted brake lines.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Jan 4, 2024


Purchased and installed OEM diesel fuel filter made by Mann part WK820/17 or 171103 on [XXX] and drove for 9500 miles. On [XXX] I checked fuel filter as I could smell diesel fuel near the car for the last 2 weeks. Fuel filter heating element/H2O sensor was cracked and seeping fuel once fuel pump was turned on. Unit is available for inspection Safety issue-leaking fuel No inspection by police, manufacturer. I did contact RM EUROPEAN Auto Parts in Colorado who sold the part and am waiting to…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed May 23, 2023


Cluster showed inoperative malfunction on the interstate and car accelerator faulted to 2 mph. A Tractor trailer came close to hitting me. Pulled over. Police escorted off and was towed to dealer. They first installed a new gas pedal but did not work. Now they said it is the harness electrical wiring tans the plug connector to the accelerator pedal that needs replacement. There is a bulletin on this with model year 2016-2019 only. They should include 2015 model as well. Very dangerous that…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Oct 2, 2021


Headliner bubble up and coming loose thus creating a safety issue because abstract both front and mostly rear visibility while driving. Have this vehicle bought 2 months ago and have develop this condition, making hard to see and drive thus is a serious driving hazard. Contact Mercedes Benz dealer refuses to address the issue as safety hazard and did not repair or replace headliner at my cost of $1,652 plus labor etc. Vehicle has Vehicle dealer various private warranties but according to them…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Mar 29, 2021


PANORAMIC ROOM IS MAKING A LOUD POPPING NOISE LIKE THE GLASS IS COMING APART FROM THE CAR. IT HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE A TURN OR GO UP AN INCLINE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING FOR NO REASON AND IS CONSISTANT. I HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS WHERE ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING OF THE EXACT ISSUE.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Dec 16, 2020


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS COVERED WITH A SYNTHETIC MATERIAL CALLED MB TEX. THE MATERIAL WAS TORN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE A COVER OVER THE SEAT TO AVOID BEING POKED OR CUT BY THE MATERIAL AND TO AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH THE HEATING MECHANISMS WITHIN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT CONTACTED MERCEDES-BENZ OF ARLINGTON LOCATED AT 585 N GLEBE RD, ARLINGTON, VA 22203 (703)525-2100, WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FIX FOR…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Jul 9, 2020


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE DEALER BECAME AWARE THAT THE WIRES LEADING UP TO THE ECU WAS STRIPPED OF THE PLASTIC SHIELDING AND DETACHED FROM THE ECU. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 4000 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STRIPPED WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE…

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E212

Filed Jan 16, 2020


ENGINE WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK WITH OUT TURNING VEHICLE ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS.

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

Filed Aug 31, 2017


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DISENGAGED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF EUGENE, OREGON, LOCATED AT 2200 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 97401 (541) 687-8888), BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS WEAK. THE…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.