2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (13), Engine (13), Electrical System (13).
Key takeaways
- 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 19% |
| Engine | 13 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 19% |
| Steering | 8 | 12% |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% |
| Wheels | 8 | 12% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% |
| Structure | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-21
I am filing this complaint regarding NHTSA Recall 26V216 for my 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC, VIN [XXX]. On XXX, the recalled driveshaft/universal-joint component failed, rendering the vehicle undriveable. At essentially the same time, the steering became effectively frozen and I could not steer normally. The recall...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the rec...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-15
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes Benz E Class. The contact stated that while driving stopped at a residential gate, the gear was shifted and skipped from g1 to g3., shifting itself to neutral. In another incident, when at a stop light or stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall ...
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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.