The Lemon IndexAll carsMercedes-BenzE-Class2023
20222024Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 17,782 in the U.S. in 2023 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 24 complaints in its first 3 years.
24 owner complaints, first 3 years 24–26 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 5 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V880000 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V574000 (electrical) and 23V445000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mercedes-Benz's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 24 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year →
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 15K miles (0K to 25K km) on the car (5 of all 24 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Have replace 5 tires since April 2024 due to damage from pot holes
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class owner · NHTSA complaint 11640840
Fixes owners look up most.
From 199 YouTube videos · 76.0M views · 2017–2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Prices people quote
- Price when new$64,0007 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- Oil changes & service542K views
Mercedes E-Class | Service Reset | 2018 W213MercMan Tips · 387K views · 3 videos - Timing chain & engine132K views
Two Mercedes E Class’ 2017 654 Engine Knocking Noise In And Out Same DayEnka Motors · 132K views
Before you buy, watch
Should You Buy a MERCEDES E CLASS? (Test Drive & Review W213 E220d)High Peak Autos · 413K views
Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate 2018 review - CarbuyerCarbuyer · 127K views
Mercedes E-Class W213 In-Depth Buyers Guide (2016-2023) Avoid faults and common problemsThe Miles Driven · 127K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2023 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 3
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2023
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
- Electrical · recall issued 2023
Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2023
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall, all years · All Mercedes-Benz recalls
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,050–$3,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 5 older years (1996–2000, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 26 Mercedes-Benz E-Class years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
We can't score it: only 17,782 were sold in the U.S. in 2023 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (33%), engine (29%) and electrical (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class get?
24 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost in fuel a year?
About $3,050 to $3,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz E-Class year is better than the 2023?
Nearby, the 2020 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2011 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works