Model year
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name E-Class for 2018. Under the matched names AMG E43, AMG E63, AMG E63S, E 300, E 400, E 400 4MATIC, E 400 4MATIC CABRIOLET, E 400 4MATIC COUPE, E 400 4MATIC WAGON, E43 AMG, and E63S, NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 71 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for E 300 are ENGINE (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 34 complaints
- 2001 15 complaints
- 2002 8 complaints
- 2003 45 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 9 complaints
- 2006 10 complaints
- 2007 436 complaints
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 85 complaints
- 2010 258 complaints
- 2011 296 complaints
- 2012 235 complaints
- 2013 188 complaints
- 2014 304 complaints
- 2015 57 complaints
- 2016 89 complaints
- 2017 167 complaints
- 2018 71 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 25 complaints
- 2022 23 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG E43 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| AMG E63 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG E63S | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| E 300 | 7 | 32 | 0 |
| E 400 | 13 | 23 | 0 |
| E 400 4MATIC | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| E 400 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E 400 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E 400 4MATIC WAGON | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E43 AMG | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| E63S | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for E 300
21V072000 · Feb 12, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550,…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
20V449000 · Jul 31, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced…
19V788000 · Nov 1, 2019
SEAT BELTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC,…
18V850000 · Nov 29, 2018
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400…
18V725000 · Oct 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in…
18V515000 · Aug 3, 2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger…
Complaints for E 300
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for E 300
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | — |
| SW RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | — |
| 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| C 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E400 Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E400 4matic Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| AMG E43 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| E300 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| E300 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| E400 4matic (station wagon) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon) · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| E400 Convertible · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E400 4matic Convertible · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E400 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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