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2018 Mercedes-benz E-class
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
66 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2018 Mercedes-benz E-class, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (13) · Steering (7) · Transmission & drivetrain (6) · Driver assistance (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
20%13 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“Variable Valve Timing Camshaft KNOWN DEFECT rendering the car unusable at only 100K miles.”
Electrical system
20%13 complaints · typically near 39k mi · 3 in the last 2 years
“The digital dash, which shows my speed, mileage, engine temperature, rims and fuel level goes blank. Then comes on for a few seconds and goes dark again. Vehicle only …”
Wheels
12%8 complaints · typically near 9k mi · 1 in the last 2 years
“Mercedes AMG wheels crack under normal driving conditions.”
Steering
11%7 complaints
“Two problems: 1. Axel grease found on carport cement multiple times. Mercedes refuses to look at the wheel bearings or axel. 2. Automatic steering wheel adjustment mak…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.