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2007 Mercedes-Benz EProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Mercedes-Benz E recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 08V-303 · Jul 7, 2008 · 404 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other E year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E median. How we score

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In owners' words

What E owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER FILLING TANK. RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES ODOR REMAINS AFTER SUPPOSED REPAIRS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *JS
Complaint 10460971 · Jun 7, 2012 · 50,384 miles

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