Mercedes Benz E55 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 11, 2022 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz E55, across 2 model years (1999–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is seats.

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912002: 120021

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mercedes Benz E55 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No E55 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2002 E55: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 E55: 1 complaint, 0 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 E55 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Seats110
Structure110

All Mercedes Benz E55 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2002 E5510—Structure
1999 E5510—Seats

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes Benz E55 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (1), 1999 (1). 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 E55?

Seats, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E55 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.