Mercedes-Benz E 450 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 35 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E 450, across 7 model years (2006–2024). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes-Benz E 450 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No E 450 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 E 450: 17 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 E 450: 17 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2022 E 450: 11 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2024 E 450: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2021 E 450: 7 complaints, 14 recalls
- 2020 E 450: 9 complaints, 7 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz E 450 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 E 450 | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 E 450 | 17 | 4 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 E 450 | 11 | 5 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 E 450 | 7 | 14 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 E 450 | 9 | 7 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2019 E 450 | 17 | 12 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 E 450 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz E 450 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (17), 2019 (17), 2022 (11). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz E 450?
Electrical System, with 16 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E 450 have?
35 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.