2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Wheels (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3).

Key takeaways

  • 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System524%
Wheels314%
Forward Collision Avoidance314%
Unknown Or Other314%
Fuel System314%
Gasoline314%
Steering314%
Power Train210%
Service Brakes210%
Visibility/Wiper15%
Vehicle Speed Control15%
Structure15%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD5/55/55/55/5
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-07-22

I own a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front glass roof panel located directly above the windshield developed a large crack while the vehicle was parked. The crack extends nearly the full length of the panel and includes areas where the glass has separated along the fracture. I am not aware of any collision, road debris,...

Wheels - filed 2026-03-16

When turning the steering to maximum wheel camber, the wheel rims roll over the sidewall of the OEM low-profile Pirelli tires, damaging the tires and causing bubbling in the sidewall. This happens at a negligible speed, such as exiting a parking space. This vehicle is 3+ years old with 15k miles. Low-profile tires app...

Vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-01-07

This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [XXX] northbound in Salt Lake City. the vehicle slows itself abruptly in traffic that is sometimes dense and traveling 70 to 80. An eventual rear end collision seems likely which ...

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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.