2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Engine (10), Unknown Or Other (10).

Key takeaways

  • 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1120%
Engine1018%
Unknown Or Other1018%
Seat Belts916%
Back Over Prevention59%
Service Brakes47%
Power Train47%
Wheels47%
Air Bags35%
Forward Collision Avoidance35%
Fuel/Propulsion System35%
Lane Departure35%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW 4WD5/55/55/55/5
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD5/55/55/55/5
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW RWD5/55/55/55/5
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-10-31

Check engine light on - diagnostic code P06DA00. oil pump valve failure. Recurring issue with this mercedes engine. This should be looked into and advise if affected vehicles should be recalled.

Air Bags,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-05-31

While traveling at highway speeds with adaptive cruise control safety systems engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a hazard immediately ahead in its lane. The Forward Collision Warning failed to alert the driver, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failed to initiate automated emergency deceleration. Manual emer...

Power Train - filed 2026-05-15

Backgroud: Recall #26V216 recalls classes of Mercedes vehicles for U-Joint failures. My vehicle - 2019 E460 4Matic Wagon is included in this class under the notice (Vehicle #6 [XXX] ) Issue: I took my vehicle to the dealer on Monday, 5/11 because of a hard knocking sound when I de/accelerate. Dealer inspected and n...

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More for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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.