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2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
19%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
46,030miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,030 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“From the first day the car was delivered, the engine had several serious engine miss-fires where it would not run on all of its cylinders. Disabling the vehicle. The dealer would re-flash the computer. From the first day the car was delivered, the body fell apart, requiring a specialist from germany to re-weld and reinforce the body around the left rear suspension mount. I have the work orders, but they have personal information on them, preventing me from uploading them.”

NHTSA complaint #10965984, filed 2017-03, 60 miles

“Rear frame and brake line damage due to rust and corrosion Problems identified by euro Motorcars Devon (car dealer) Car will not pass safety inspection Outside manufacturer warranty considerations Outside extended warranty considerations”

NHTSA complaint #11483266, filed 2022-09, 92,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201416%
2013319%
201112%
201046%

Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550

Air bags
8 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology