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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 23, 2022POWER TRAINCar shifts into park when I stop, does not happen all the time, no check engine light, no warning, d...
Dec 18, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ...
Mar 29, 2021POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE ...
Nov 24, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIF I'M COMING TO A STOP AT A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, THE CAR THROWS ITSELF INTO PARK BEFORE I COME TO ...
Sep 23, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING A...
Aug 27, 2020POWER TRAINAT 80MPH, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER AND A LOUD CLUNKING SOUN...
Jun 20, 2020POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE IS PUTTING ITSELF INTO PARK WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN AND GET TO ABOUT 2-3 M.P.H. *TR
Mar 1, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAR SHIFTING FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE INTO PARK ON IT'S OWN
Jan 3, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR THE CAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO PARK WHEN SPEED I...
Jan 3, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR THE ENGINE WILL NOT STOP WHEN USING KEYLESS GO FEATURE.
Nov 27, 2017POWER TRAINFAULTY VALVE BODY ON A CAR WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AS PER DEALER RECOMMEND...
Jan 1, 2017POWER TRAINREAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION BEARING. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS MAKING A HOWLING AND LOUD NOISE. THE CAR...
Oct 15, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AT MY CONDOMINIUM BUILDING IN SARASOTA AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK...
Nov 21, 2010POWER TRAIN2010 MERCEDES BENZ 350 E4MATIC ROLLED AWAY AFTER PARKED ON HILL , PARKING BRAKE SET, AND ENGINE OFF....
Jun 1, 2010POWER TRAIN2010 MERCEDES 350 E CLASS 4 MATIC DRIVE SYSTEM DEFAULTS INTO SECOND GEAR AFTER EACH START CYCLE. THI...

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