1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (100% of the total), followed by fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 100%
- Fuel system1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The ignition module (also known as an ezl) in my 500e shorted out, causing me to lose spark to 4 out of 8 engine cylinders (one-half of my engine), and thru my car into limp-home mode, nearly causing an accident. This happened while I was beginning to merge onto the #405 freeway in los angeles. I believe the disintegrating engine wiring harness mercedes has installed in the majority of their model year 1991-1995 production is what caused this outrageously expensive module to fail, placing me in a very dangerous and tense situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152244, filed 2006-03, 70,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,999 and 131,050 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V031000Feb 21, 1995Electrical system › WiringCovers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 1992–1995, 124 1992–1995
The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.
Recall details for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10015071Apr 5, 2005Body and structure. Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 38,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 10 | 65,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 64,410 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 5,450 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 45 | 9,718 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 8 | 44,716 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 15 | 69,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 78,800 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 13 | 99,059 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 24 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 38 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 125,250 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 170,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 38 | 111,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 72,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E Class model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (100% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,500 miles and the middle half falls between 53,999 and 131,050 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.