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All cars · Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 2007

2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index55100 = average car
Complaints24NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold48,950U.S. model year
Per 100K sold49complaints
Year rank#11 of 18#1 = fewest complaints

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,800 and 100,000 miles. Median 74,000, from 364 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Fuel or ev drive system76,80058,800–102,300176
Fuel system, gasoline72,00047,200–88,80094
Engine94,00054,800–129,80026
Transmission & drivetrain71,90037,700–94,00026
Electrical89,30053,500–123,00016

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain17%
Wheels17%
Tires17%
Fuel system, gasoline12%
Engine8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
434210803

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 24V874000 Nov 2024 Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

    Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.

  • 22V954000 Dec 2022 Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

    Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

  • 21V196000 Mar 2021 Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

    Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.

  • 19V918000 Dec 2019 Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

    Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

  • 12V264000 Jun 2012 Suspension / Rear

    Defect. MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.

    Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Remedy. MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFuel leakage from the fuel tank20132014

Manufacturer communications 116

Mercedes-Benz filed 116 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072
  • Models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007
  • Cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering…

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2004542758,954Brakes
2005823050,383Airbags
2006832950,195Transmission & drivetrain
2007552448,950Transmission & drivetrain
2008–1838,576Wheels
2009–1343,072Fuel system, gasoline
2010281960,922Speed control

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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