2013 Mercedes-Benz E330 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E330 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E330. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 29,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz E330 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~29,000 mi
Engine1 · ~10,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%29,000——
Engine150%10,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Mercedes-Benz E330 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E330.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Rear brake line failure (DP20004) — opened Apr 24, 2020, closed Oct 9, 2020.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE "VEHICLE INOPERATIVE, SEE OWNER'S MANUAL" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE…

Electrical System · received Jul 29, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11240408

When you start up the car there is a loud tapping/rattling noise sound. You can also hear this noise while idling in traffic. If i stop at a traffic light the noise appeared to get louder. I took the car to the dealer and was told by the service manager that m benz has rectified the problem in the…

Engine · received Sep 12, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10543266

Other Mercedes-Benz E330 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201320

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E330?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E330?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E330 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E330 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.