Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,763miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,763 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11038187Sep 26, 2026Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission…
- 11037616Sep 4, 2026Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission…
- 11036077Aug 5, 2026Complaint This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns. It will also ensure that if a case is necessary, all supporting…
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 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…
- 11032736May 15, 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…
- 11028834Feb 13, 2026Complaint Check engine light on with the following fault is current in the VGS Control Unit: P084300 Oil pressure sensor 'A' has a short circuit to positive stored in VGS control…
- 11026833Dec 20, 2025Complaint (Original LI document #: LI27.35-P-079039) Clicking noises from the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHS) when the vehicle is stationary and ECO Start/Stop is active…
- 11025648Nov 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11025471Nov 10, 2025Complaint Possible complaints about shift quality, issues with learning the park lock, and slipping/rinse entries in the EEPROM or Transmission Health system following the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
Air bags
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 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
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 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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