2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
302
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Crash reports
15
Fire reports
9
Injuries
68.2
Severity index
Severity index 68.2 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranks 81 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 42% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 58 | 19.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 53 | 17.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 | 13.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 30 | 9.9% |
| STEERING | 29 | 9.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | 9.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 26 | 8.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 25 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 58 of 302 complaints (19.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 11 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.