Mercedes-Benz E63 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E63, across 10 model years (2005–2019). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Mercedes-Benz E63 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No E63 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 E63 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz E63 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 E63 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 E63 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 E63 | 2 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 E63 | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 E63 | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2012 E63 | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2011 E63 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2010 E63 | 5 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 E63 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2005 E63 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz E63 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (5), 2015 (2), 2011 (2). 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 E63?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 6 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E63 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.