2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Unknown Or Other (10), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 54 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 19% |
| Engine | 9 | 17% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 17% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% |
| Wheels | 4 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2019 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.
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...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-20
As I was entering the vehicle and getting into my seat, my right ring finger became caught in the passenger-side window as it was closing. The window failed to stop or reverse upon encountering my finger, which is a critical safety function designed to prevent exactly this type of injury. Instead, the window continued ...
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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.