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Mercedes-Benz E320

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,462

Active records

Recalls

15

Active records

TSBs

186

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

4

Injuries

74

Crashes

72

Fires

37

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E320

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Condition issue

517

Smell

274

Reporting mechanism

241

Fluid issue

238

Operating state

235

Braking behavior

186

Safety restraint issue

140

Engine behavior

135

Recent change

110

Safety restraint behavior

75

Noise

72

Performance issue

64

Thermal issue

64

Electrical issue

62

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

53

Driver assistance issue

51

Access/entry issue

32

Lighting behavior

32

Steering behavior

29

Vibration/harshness

29

Starting behavior

26

Infotainment behavior

17

HVAC behavior

15

Ride/handling behavior

15

Powering on/off behavior

11

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed May 19, 2026


The vehicle previously underwent a sunroof recall repair; however, the repair appears to have been performed improperly. The sunroof seal was never replaced as required, which has resulted in ongoing water intrusion. The vehicle now shows two visible areas on the body with paint bubbling and surface rust consistent with water penetration and moisture retention caused by a failed or defective sunroof seal. The condition indicates long term exposure to water due to inadequate sealing following…

2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Mar 20, 2025


My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm

2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Mar 18, 2025


I purchased 4 brand new tires from Firestone. They said  tires has warranty and lifetime rotation as long as I own the car. I didn't receive any documentation about it or email shows my warranty.  My right rear tire exploded in middle of highway. It was so hard to pull over almost got into an accident. I put my spare tire and checked tire if it caused by screw or any object there was nothing wrong with it. My tire just broke on side wall. I call Firestone center explained what's happened and I…

2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Mar 11, 2025


The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the sunroof glass was manufactured in a year outside of the year stated in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the sunroof glass was not covered under the recall.…

2005 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Feb 19, 2025


There has not been an incident report, however, my brakes failed while driving and I pulled over. This is the fault the SBC System which has an Extended 25 year warranty. I brought it into Mercedes prior to complete failure, but they only replace the Pressure Reservoir. It must be returned to Mercedes for the SBC UNIT replacement.

2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Feb 18, 2025


To Whom It May Concern, I took my 2004 Mercedes-Benz into the Stevens Creek location located in San Jose, CA 95129 to have the sliding roof bonding recall fixed on December 24, 2024. I have attached the repair invoice to this complaint. It has now been almost two full months and I am still being blocked from updating my vehicle registration because my vehicle needs to complete an Official Brake and Light Adjustment Certification. However, the recall vin lookup page…

2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Feb 13, 2025


SBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/1/25. Vehicle towed to local dealer service facility on 2/3/25. Tow was authorized at no charge by MB Roadside Assistance at no charge plus $100.00 credit toward diagnostic. Was told by phone on 2/3/25 that upon confirmation that SBC did in fact fail, the SBC replacement would be performed at no charge due to warranty through 2028. As of 2/10/25 service facility did confirm that the SBC system…

2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Jan 30, 2025


i got abs warning on the dash board, anti lock brake warning, sbc warnings, brake shop warnings...messages, brake pedal travels to the floor,. not stopping the car at the least.

2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Nov 30, 2024


I inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in pristine condition. About a month ago while driving it, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is strong just after filling the tank, and then it disappears at appox. 3 quarters of a tank. This issue has been physically challenging for me, making me dizzy and giving me migraines. I'm also very concerned about the safety issues relating to gasoline fumes inside the…

2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Filed Jul 15, 2024


MB USA is not honoring Recall 2005110001 for 25 years per NHTSA Bulletin. The Mercedes Benz Representative said that the recall is closed for a 2003 car, but which should not be closed until 2028 for my car. The Mercedes Benz Representative agreed that she does see the car matches the 2003-2006 E class with chassis of A336226 falling between A0- and A7- for the recall. The Mercedes Benz Representative gave no explanation as to why the 25 year recall has closed prior to 2031. The faulty SBC…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.