2011 Mercedes Benz E
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.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 0 |
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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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, 2013-09-17
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-17
Power train
3 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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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, 2010-09-17
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, 2010-10-07
Electrical system
2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Steering
2 of 10 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump.
Air bags
1 of 10 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz E-350. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the contact was involved in a rear-end crash. As a result, the contact crashed into the guardrail. None of the air bags deployed and the vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-12
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-10-31Steering10V459000 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…
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.
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2010-11-24Fuel system, other10V540000 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…
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…
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2011-04-08Engine and engine cooling11V213000 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…
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.
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2011-11-30Fuel system, diesel11V496000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Mercedes Benz E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V459000 · Steering
- Recall 10V540000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11V213000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 11V496000 · Fuel system, diesel
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.