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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 89 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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52/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
89
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Communication
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software…
NHTSA #19V787000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…
NHTSA #17V627000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
NHTSA #17V177000
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
NHTSA #16V899000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber seal, in the engine compartment, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. MBUSA's number is 2015080001. Owners…
NHTSA #15V505000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
28
Steering
9
Electrical System
8
Unknown Or Other
6
Engine
5
Structure
5
Visibility
4
Visibility/wiper
4
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 258 complaints 2011 296 complaints 2012 235 complaints 2013 188 complaints 2014 304 complaints 2015 57 complaints 2016 89 complaints 2017 167 complaints 2018 71 complaints 2019 59 complaints 2020 24 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 5 recall campaigns and 89 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are: Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safe to buy?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. 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, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.