2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,235miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,235 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.
“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 miles“I have a 2014 mercedes benz E250 diesel, I complained that the engine hesitates when trying to accelerate, I was told that the trans and engine has to get used to my driving habits,,,lol....it's still doing it, also the suspension on the 2014 is horrible u can feel every bump, crack, pot hole, I took it back to the dealer they said there is nothing wrong with the suspension, I was driving on I-95 hit a pot hole for the cost of this car and the benz reputation, it sound like I crashed into a wall and almost lost control of the vehicle, it felt like the front of the car fell off I had a 2006…”
NHTSA complaint #10660590, filed 2014-11, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031622Oct 2, 2023This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on August 19, 2022, and removes specific fault codes list. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has…
- 11031736Sep 6, 2023In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending…
- 11031655Sep 1, 2022The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership. What's Included In…
- 11031648Oct 5, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received the Approved Emission Modification. The Extended Modification Warranty…
- 11031656Nov 6, 2020Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) is providing to you regarding your vehicle…
- 11031625Nov 6, 2020Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2012-2016 Mercedes-Benz Model 212, 221, X204 and 166…
- 10160738Apr 11, 2019Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
- 10135598Mar 25, 2015Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250
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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