2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (56), Service Brakes (35), Structure (22).
Key takeaways
- 187 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 | 30% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 19% |
| Structure | 22 | 12% |
| Engine | 17 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 9% |
| Suspension | 16 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 8% |
| Steering | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% |
| Wheels | 9 | 5% |
| Power Train | 8 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact stated that the steel brake lines were rusted. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-06
I experienced rapid, severe tire wear due to a severely corroded rear subframe. Because the structural damage posed an immediate safety hazard, I had the subframe replaced at an independent shop using a brand-new, genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz subframe ordered directly from a dealer parts department. I requested reimburse...
Engine - filed 2026-04-08
Last April, during our routine oil change our mechanic pointed out that our Cam sensors were wicking oil into the harness and making its way to the ECM. This is the first we had ever heard of this issue and the repair was $2400 or so. After researching the problem we wrote to MB USA and never got any response until...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.