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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Airbags
94
Suspension
43
Other
39
Powertrain
15
Electrical
12
Brakes
10
Steering
9
Engine
8
Structure
7
Lights
5
Seats
3
Tires
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 24, 2025ENGINEfast acceleration then slow down goes into limp mode . happens when passing a car or taking off fa...
Apr 4, 2025ENGINEdoes the engine in this car have a correct balance shaft?
Mar 7, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSmell gasoline on driver side. Can’t fill tank up or the smell is unbearable. Gas consumption is hig...
Dec 7, 2017ENGINETHE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 50K MILES. I AM THE ONLY OWNER AND I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2010 (NEW) WITH O...
Aug 8, 2016ENGINEKNOCKING NOISE DURING VEHICLE START-UP DURING VEHICLE START-UP, 2 SEC KNOCKING NOISE, THEN NOISE ...
Jan 13, 2016ENGINEDURING COLD ENGINE STARTING, A KNOCKING CAN BE HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE KNOCKING LASTS APPROXIMATELY...
Feb 6, 2015ENGINEWAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER. ASKED WHY THE BELT TENSIONER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED...
Oct 28, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2010 BMW 535I XDRIVE. I WENT INTO THE GARAGE TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING W...

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