2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is an electric vehicle. When slowing down the paddle shifters can be used to put the car in 'd-' mode, for more aggressive engine braking. This increases the rate of decl without using the mechanical brakes. This has worked well for four years and 65,000 miles. Today there was a 'one time' malfunction. I did the usual 'd-' 'down shift' to slowdown from 30 MPH, in traffic, for red light. The car did not aggressively slow down and I applied the brakes. I noticed the car need excessive break pedal pressure to make what should be a normal stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182457, filed 2019-02, 65,000 miles“This is an electric vehicle. In normal operation, when the car is slowing, and almost at a stop, it comes out of regenerative braking mode, and enters thrust mode, so that if the brake is released when stopped, the car will begin to roll. In this vehicle, sometimes the car exits regenerative braking mode and enters thrust mode when slowing at high speed, such as when exiting a highway ramp. This is extremely dangerous, as braking is momentarily and unexpectedly lost when it is needed most. I took the car into the dealership, and they were unable to find any issues or fault codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324238, filed 2020-05, 33,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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