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2018 Mercedes-benz E-class Wagon
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 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#163 of 434Among the 2018 models with a matured record, the 2018 Mercedes-benz E-class Wagon ranks #163, scoring higher than 61% of them. See the 2018 ranking →
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 Wagon, 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…”
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Read all 66 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 7 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Mercedes-benz before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 39k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
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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.