2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 ranks 2nd worst out of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 4 recalls. Engine problems dominate, making up 41% of its 17 complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other E 450 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #2 of 6 E 450 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 22 city / 29.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine7 (41%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (24%)
- Electrical System3 (18%)
- Fuel System3 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving, with a "malfunction" message on the display and no restart until the driver hits the off button.
- Transmission unexpectedly shifts into neutral on its own while driving or merging, sometimes at highway speed.
- Engine loses power and shakes, in one case tied to a broken piston that required a new engine.
- Fuel pump fails intermittently, including stalling at stop lights and failing to respond when the light turns green.
- Dashboard displays fail completely, losing the speedometer, fuel gauge, and gear shift indicator at once.
- Rear and front camera system works intermittently when parking or reversing.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V100000Feb 9, 2024Electrical System12,191 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.
Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
- NHTSA 23V880000Dec 21, 2023Fuel System79,676 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
- NHTSA 23V574000Aug 11, 2023Electrical System880 vehicles
Electrical system:adas:blindspot:sensors
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
Risk: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other E 450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 E 450 ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years with a complaint index of 80, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other E 450 years.
- What is the most common problem on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 7 of 17 complaints (41%), including sudden shutdowns and a reported broken piston.
- Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 E 450, covering the electrical system's 48-volt ground cable, the fuel pump (two separate campaigns), and a software error in the exit warning system. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Are there transmission problems on the 2023 E 450?
- Yes, owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral on its own, in some cases while merging or driving at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 300 miles.
- How does the 2023 E 450 compare to other years?
- The 2023 model has a complaint index of 80, worse than 2020 (60), 2021 (20), and 2022 (40), but better than 2019 (100), which is the worst year for this model.