2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (100), Suspension (44), Unknown Or Other (23).
Key takeaways
- 257 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 100 | 39% |
| Suspension | 44 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 8% |
| Engine | 16 | 6% |
| Power Train | 16 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 6% |
| Structure | 15 | 6% |
| Steering | 9 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-31
UNKNOWN. I was vacuuming the car and it went dark. Then in the instrument cluster was a PRE-safe warning light, then a PRE-Safe functionality message. Then the car would not start or crank nothing. The car wakes up when I put the key in and after a few seconds goes dark. I saw a recall campaign number 22V-168 and 20220...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-04-10
I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding my 2010 E350 (VIN # [XXX] ). I have taken great pride in owning and maintaining this vehicle, and I want to share my concerns based on my recent experience. I have consistently kept this car well-maintained, following all recommended service schedules and ensuring ...
Exterior Lighting,lane Departure - filed 2026-02-17
All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.