What year Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 should I avoid?

NHTSA data lists no dedicated avoid years for the Eqs450. The 2023 model year carries the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 28 complaints, making it the relative high point among the three years covered.

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 reliable?

The 2022 Eqs450 has 34 complaints, 13 recall campaigns, and a Complaint Index of 50, ranking second-worst of the three years covered based on NHTSA data.

What is the biggest problem area for the Mercedes-Benz Eqs450?

Across all years, Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead with 40 complaints, or 60 percent of total complaints, followed by Brakes at 26 complaints (39 percent).

Does the Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 total recall campaigns across the 2022-2024 Eqs450, with 2022 alone accounting for 13 of them; none are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

Which Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 year has the fewest complaints?

The 2024 model year has the fewest complaints at 5, along with a Complaint Index of 0 and 2 recall campaigns, based on NHTSA data.

Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 Best and Worst Years (2022–2024)

No Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 year is flagged as an official avoid year. The 2023 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 28 complaints, while 2024 has the lowest at 0 with just 5 complaints and 2 recalls.

Model years: 3; 2022–2024
NHTSA complaints: 67
Recall campaigns: 16
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Collision Avoidance & Cameras

Eqs450 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2022	No verdict	50	34	5	0	13	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	97	—
2023	No verdict	100	28	2	0	6	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	85	—
2024	No verdict	0	5	0	1	2	Electrical System	90.5	—

Most common Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras40 (60%)
Brakes26 (39%)
Electrical System19 (28%)
Other6 (9%)
Structure & Body6 (9%)
Engine4 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain4 (6%)
Lane Departure3 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
Airbags2 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 should I avoid?: NHTSA data lists no dedicated avoid years for the Eqs450. The 2023 model year carries the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 28 complaints, making it the relative high point among the three years covered.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 reliable?: The 2022 Eqs450 has 34 complaints, 13 recall campaigns, and a Complaint Index of 50, ranking second-worst of the three years covered based on NHTSA data.
What is the biggest problem area for the Mercedes-Benz Eqs450?: Across all years, Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead with 40 complaints, or 60 percent of total complaints, followed by Brakes at 26 complaints (39 percent).
Does the Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 have recalls?: NHTSA lists 16 total recall campaigns across the 2022-2024 Eqs450, with 2022 alone accounting for 13 of them; none are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
Which Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 year has the fewest complaints?: The 2024 model year has the fewest complaints at 5, along with a Complaint Index of 0 and 2 recall campaigns, based on NHTSA data.