2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (56), Service Brakes (34), Structure (22).
Key takeaways
- 185 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 | 34 | 18% |
| Structure | 22 | 12% |
| Engine | 17 | 9% |
| Suspension | 16 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 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%.
| 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.
Engine - filed 2026-04-08
Last April, during our routine oil change our mechanic pointed out that our Cam sensors were wicking oil into the harness and making its way to the ECM. This is the first we had ever heard of this issue and the repair was $2400 or so. After researching the problem we wrote to MB USA and never got any response until...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-02-17
1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k
Visibility - filed 2026-01-30
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle through a car wash, water started leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched on...
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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.