2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving at 75 MPH, car suddenly decelerated to approx 45mph without warning. A triangle with red image of the car's rear appeared on screen. I gradually increased speed back up to 70 MPH and same problem occurred. Car is 2 yrs old with 7200 miles on it. M-b dealership has the car now.”
NHTSA complaint #11387009, filed 2021-01, 7,200 miles“1.both front seats become extremely hot after 1-2 hours of driving, even with cold seat mode on. Metal becomes so hot underneath seat, almost could burn hand by touching metal parts. 2.steering wheel on multiple occasions loosens and starts rapidly moving right and left prompting alert assist while driving on freeway at freeway speed without me doing this or no lanes are crossed , it feels like car is remotely controlled. 3.car tries to accelerate as I am on the brakes to slow down for traffic light in the city producing severe transmission jerks. 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416729, filed 2021-05“While traveling at highway speeds with adaptive cruise control safety systems engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a hazard immediately ahead in its lane. The Forward Collision Warning failed to alert the driver, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failed to initiate automated emergency deceleration. Manual emergency braking was attempted by the driver in the final milliseconds, but the vehicle's braking system failed to sufficiently decelerate the vehicle, resulting in a high-energy frontal collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741091, filed 2026-05“The car will apply electronic parking brake when put into park. If the brake is wet due to rain and the car sits overnight or for 12 hours or more, the brake sticks to the rotor. The brake will not release unless you press down on the accelerator creating a safety hazard as the car will jerk forward or in reverse. I've raised this with the MB dealer and service technician and they confirm the this Amy happen and that there is no fix. This situation creates a serious hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11536999, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11024405Oct 20, 2025Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy…
- 11013081Jan 18, 2025Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for…
- 10213051May 27, 2022Complaint ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 18% |
| 2019 | 4 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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