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2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 185 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
185
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
16
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
55
Service Brakes
21
Suspension
15
Structure
13
Electrical System
12
Steering
11
Engine
10
Unknown Or Other
8
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 256 complaints 2011 295 complaints 2012 232 complaints 2013 185 complaints 2014 299 complaints 2015 57 complaints 2016 88 complaints 2017 165 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has no open recalls and 185 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are: Air Bags, Service Brakes, Suspension, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safe to buy?
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mercedes-Benz E-Class should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are: 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.