2010 Mercedes Benz E problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2010-10-04 · campaign 10V459000 · 85,300 vehicles
Defect: MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.
Risk: OWNERS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN AREAS, SUCH AS PARKING LOTS, WHERE MAXIMUM POWER STEERING IS REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND RETORQUE THE CONNECTION FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2012-04-20 · LI-91-40P051830 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012. *js
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2011-10-03 · LI27-60P051774-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration. the control valve temporary jams. *rm updated 12/28/11. *pe
Structure:body:trunk Lid 2011-10-01 · SCB-2011100002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: on some affected vehicles, the trunk lid may touch bumper during closing. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-05-31 · LI-05-20-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
Structure:body:door 2011-05-31 · LI-72-12-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the rear door cannot be opened from the outside in cold temperatures. the window guide rail of the door freezes. *rm
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-05-26 · LI-07-10-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. idle speed limits were set too narrow. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-10-29 · Equipment · 25,000 mi“the trunk release feature on my 2010 e-class mercedes-benz key will engage in my pocket without actually pressing the button occasionally. this has happened multiple times (approximately 10 times) in the 4 month period i have owned the vehicle. the most recent occasion resulted in everything in my trunk being stolen in the middle of the night. i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.