2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (56), Service Brakes (36), Structure (22).
Key takeaways
- 188 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 | 30% |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 19% |
| Structure | 22 | 12% |
| Engine | 17 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 9% |
| Suspension | 16 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 8% |
| Steering | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% |
| Wheels | 9 | 5% |
| Power Train | 8 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-16
The rear brake line corroded and developed an actual brake-fluid leak. The failure triggered a brake-system warning and created a risk of reduced braking capability or loss of braking if the leak worsened. The problem was confirmed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership, which diagnosed corrosion of the brake line ...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact stated that the steel brake lines were rusted. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-06
I experienced rapid, severe tire wear due to a severely corroded rear subframe. Because the structural damage posed an immediate safety hazard, I had the subframe replaced at an independent shop using a brand-new, genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz subframe ordered directly from a dealer parts department. I requested reimburse...
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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.