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Mercedes-Benz E-Class by year
The E-Class is a wagon sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 163 recalls and 4,787 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–25 | 1 | 123 |
| 1996 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 19–27 | 1 | 62 |
| 1997 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–26 | 1 | 114 |
| 1998 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 0 | 78 |
| 1999 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl… | 17–26 | 1 | 131 |
| 2000 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 17–21 | 0 | 97 |
| 2001 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 0 | 74 |
| 2002 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 0 | 37 |
| 2003 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 7 | 391 |
| 2004 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 7 | 372 |
| 2005 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–27 | 6 | 400 |
| 2006 E-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 15–27 | 6 | 503 |
| 2007 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 14–26 | 7 | 407 |
| 2008 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 14–26 | 6 | 211 |
| 2009 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 15–26 | 4 | 81 |
| 2010 E-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 15–21 | 6 | 258 |
| 2011 E-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 9 | 296 |
| 2012 E-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–23 | 7 | 235 |
| 2013 E-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–26 | 7 | 187 |
| 2014 E-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 17–26 | 9 | 303 |
| 2015 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl… | 18–25 | 10 | 55 |
| 2016 E-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl… | 18–23 | 9 | 89 |
| 2017 E-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 20–25 | 20 | 161 |
| 2018 E-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 18–25 | 14 | 59 |
| 2019 E-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 18–25 | 15 | 46 |
| 2020 E-Class | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | 18–26 | 10 | 17 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your E-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz E-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz E-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete E-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz E-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 E-Class (503). Across all years, the most-reported components were fuel/propulsion system, air bags and service brakes.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2017 E-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 20. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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