2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
7,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 17 complaints (23.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 29.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 17.6% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 17.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 11.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2; Steering: 2; Air Bags: 1; Back Over Prevention: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2019: 1; 2021: 4; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2025: 3; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11390030 · 2021-01-26 (January 26, 2021)
I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO DEALERSHIP UNDER RECALL 2019080007 AND SUPPOSEDLY HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO PERIODICALLY ENGAGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11390030 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11416729 · 2021-05-15 (May 15, 2021)
1.BOTH FRONT SEATS BECOME EXTREMELY HOT AFTER 1-2 HOURS OF DRIVING, EVEN WITH COLD SEAT MODE ON. METAL BECOMES SO HOT UNDERNEATH SEAT, ALMOST COULD BURN HAND BY TOUCHING METAL PARTS. 2.STEERING WHEEL ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS LOOSENS AND STARTS RAPIDLY MOVING RIGHT AND LEFT PROMPTING ALERT ASSIST WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED WITHOUT ME DOING THIS OR NO LANES ARE CROSSED , IT FEELS LIKE CAR IS REMOTELY CONTROLLED. 3.CAR TRIES TO ACCELERATE AS I AM ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT IN THE CITY PRODUCING SEVERE TRANSMISSION JER…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11416729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433288 · 2021-09-16 (September 16, 2021)
Central digital driver cluster and lighting behind all speedo/tachometer randomly turns off while driving unexpectedly then fades back on. - can not see control indicators for adaptive cruise control when display fades out - can not see what gear the transmission is in when display fades out - at night can not see speedo, tach, or any items on the display when it fades out Dealership said they could not duplicate and didn't want to replace the cluster, because they have to send the part back to mercedes engineering and if the part wasn't faul…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11433288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11171517 · 2019-01-22 (January 22, 2019)
AUTOMATIC STEERING FOLLOWED RANDOM STRIPE ON I 20 MAKING THE CAR LUNG TO THE LEFT LANE AND ALMOST GOING INTO THE MEDIAN IWAS WAS GOING 75 IN RAIN COULD HAVE WRECKED IF I DID NOT CORRECT IN SECONDS!
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11171517 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11519233 · 2023-04-27 (April 27, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was slipping. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an unknown dealer, the check engine warning light turned on while the dealer was moving the vehicle into a parking space. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times however, the dealer diagnosed that no…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11519233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11658594 · 2025-05-02 (May 2, 2025)
The primary failure involved the electrical system and speed control, which posed a significant safety risk to myself and other drivers. The issue first presented itself when I noticed intermittent warning lights and error messages flashing on the dashboard, including indicators for the electronic stability program (ESP), steering assist, and lane tracking features. These malfunctions created erratic driving conditions, including unexpected acceleration delays and inconsistent cruise control behavior. Approximately one week before the vehicle …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11658594 at NHTSA ↗