2016 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
87
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
11

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Fuel odor is very apparent (while idle) but difficult to identify location. Same models seem to have recalls for fuel injectors/rails but not this spe...

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
May 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle through the seal around the windshield. The c...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The...

Engine
Nov 2024

Mercedes Benz has a recall on several models including E-Class (E 200, E 220, E 280, E 350) experiencing timing chain problems. The timing chain is a...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2024

Q1: Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. The instrument cluster showed some messages* randomly appearing/beeping on and off but there we...

Engine
Oct 2024

Since May 2024, I had taken my car in for repairs at 3 different shops for same exact issue diagnosed as leak from air intake system. It has been repa...

Electrical System
Oct 2024

I believe there is faulty wiring in the door speaker front passenger side. It causes crackling and humming. It lessens some when you turn ECO off. C...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2024

The fuel pump assembly Seals leaked fuel into my vehicle and saturated the interior of my car

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 2024

Recently (April 2024) we've noticed water drops forming on the inside of the vehicle along the top of the front windshield after a rain. Pushing outw...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Apr 2024

Dealership stated on 6/4/24 extensive rust and perforations on rear vehicle sub frame that can cause risk to driver of accident or injury. MBUSA is of...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 87 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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