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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Other
11
Electrical
11
Engine
7
Steering
7
Powertrain
5
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
4
Structure
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 9, 2026ENGINEVariable Valve Timing Camshaft KNOWN DEFECT rendering the car unusable at only 100K miles.
Feb 10, 2025ENGINECheck Engine Light, running fault code P052E71 - needs software update for N3/10 Engine control uni...
Dec 11, 2024ENGINEadded information: the issue is the piston, it went off due to a bad part. Mercedes Benz knew about ...
Apr 22, 2023ENGINEyellow check engine light came on and a few days later the car stalled on the road potentially causi...
Feb 17, 2022ENGINERecurrent crankshaft ventilation valve failures. Replaced 14 months ago and has failed again. This...
Dec 4, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES BENZ E400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WERE SMELLING A BURNING...
Dec 30, 2018ENGINEI WAS DRIVING IN THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE TRAVELING FROM MIAMI I STOPPED AT A SERVICE STATION TO GO TO T...

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