Mercedes-Benz 400E Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 400E (1992–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1993 has the most, with 19. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (31 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 400E model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system31 72%
• Vehicle speed control3 7.0%
• Engine cooling3 7.0%
• Engine2 4.7%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 2.3%
• Other or unknown1 2.3%
• Fuel system1 2.3%
• Electronic stability control1 2.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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