2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Engine (7), Tires (5), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 29% |
| Tires | 5 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% |
| Power Train | 4 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2023 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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-18
An Intoxalock ignition interlock device was installed in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on May 7, 2026. Following installation, the vehicle experienced repeated electrical/no-start problems and incidents in which it became immobilized and could not be moved, requiring towing. On one occasion the vehicle became disabled...
Engine - filed 2026-06-02
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle f...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-04-22
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "Emergency Braking to Begin" message displayed on the instrument panel. To prevent the f...
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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.