Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2019–2021) that have at least 5 complaints. 2019 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All AMG E53 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 system4 25%
• Wheels2 13%
• Other or unknown2 13%
• Forward collision avoidance2 13%
• Engine2 13%
• Back-over prevention (rear camera)2 13%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 6.3%
• Seat belts1 6.3%

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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