Mercedes-Benz E250 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E250 (2014–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All E250 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 48,768 | 5 | 126 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 7 | 20,000 | 3 | 127 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Other or unknown4 24%
- Body and structure3 18%
- Engine3 18%
- Steering2 12%
- Brakes2 12%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.9%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “The car has a eco system which makes the engine stop when you come at complete stop to save fuel. When the incident happened, the car started with a huge jerk as if the gear box is broken. Now it is giving two difference messages: 1. Auxiliary battery malfunction 2. Pre-safe functions limited (see operator's manual) the car is jurking heavily. I took it to mercedes dealer in pleasanton, ca. The service agent asked me if I bought the vehicle from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733426, filed 2015-07, 38,420 miles2015: “Cluster showed inoperative malfunction on the interstate and car accelerator faulted to 2 mph. A Tractor trailer came close to hitting me. Pulled over. Police escorted off and was towed to dealer. They first installed a new gas pedal but did not work. Now they said it is the harness electrical wiring tans the plug connector to the accelerator pedal that needs replacement. There is a bulletin on this with model year 2016-2019 only. They should include 2015 model as well. Very dangerous that could be fatal or seriously injured. This I happened to. 2015 Mercedes E Class.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology