MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mercedes Benz E

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2011 Mercedes Benz E
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:55.287Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2011: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
20042
20055
20061
20072
20087
20092
20101
201110
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 10 total reports mention: tires.

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TIRE TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM TIRE ON BACK OF TIRE. ALL FOUR TIRES ON VEHICLE DISPLAY TREAD SEPARATION APPROXIMATELY HALF CIRCUMFERENCE OF TIRE IS AFFECTED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130917

ALL FOUR TIRES ON 2011 MERCEDES E550 HAVE TREAD SEPARATION. TREAD SEPARATION IS OCCURRING ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRE AND IS UNKNOWN UNTIL THE TIRE BEGINS TO LOSE TIRE PRESSURE. TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MICHELIN RADIAL X TIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130917

POWER TRAIN

3 of 10 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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2011 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS-THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC SHIFTER JUST BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL IF IT GOES INTO PARK OR NOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100917

YOU PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE DIGITAL DISPLAY SAYS "PARK" BUT IT IS NOT. YOU PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE THE DIGITAL DISPLAY SAYS DRIVE OR REVERSE AND CAR DOES NOT MOVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

STEERING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

STEERING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101031 — steering

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJEC

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND RETORQUE THE CONNECTION FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 10V459000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101124 — fuel system, other

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 M-CLASS, MODEL W164, GL-CLASS, MODEL X164, E-CLASS, MODEL W212, R-CLASS, AND MODEL V251VEHICLES. THE O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED . PLEASE S

Campaign 10V540000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110408 — engine and engine cooling

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E-CLASS MODEL W212 AND S212 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 8, 2010, THROUGH JULY 12, 2010. INSUFFICIENT ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE VIBRATION DAMPER AND I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 11V213000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20111130 — fuel system, diesel

MERCEDES-BENZ USA (MBUSA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VEHICLES INCLUDING E-CLASS (212 PLATFORM), MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011, R-CLASS (251 PLATFORM), MANUFACTURED FROM A

Remedy: MBUSA WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ US

Campaign 11V496000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Mercedes Benz E — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V459000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V540000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V213000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V496000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Mercedes Benz E reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes Benz E?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes Benz E have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.