2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 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 contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that the panel between the sun roof and windshield shattered while being covered. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the issue was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10911369, filed 2016-10, 1,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10238425Jun 8, 2023The trunk lid is not drawn into the end position with the help of the trunk lid power closing function after the electric closing process. There is a loud rattling from the trunk…
- 10235673Apr 28, 2023To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a…
- 10233780Mar 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10232334Feb 14, 2023To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
22 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
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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