Last updated: 2026-10-10

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Mercedes-Benz EQE Years to Avoid

2 scored model years (2023–2024) · model average 59/100

No EQE year is clearly one to avoid, because neither falls well below the model's own average. What changes between years is the amount of trouble. The 2023 has more recalls and owner complaints than the 2024, which is the year to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 61/100
Model average
59/100
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What Are Common Mercedes-Benz EQE Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2024

2023: Sudden stalls and loss of propulsion happen while driving, often at 40 to 45 mph, with warning messages that sometimes say towing is required.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

11 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023

2024: Panoramic glass roofs shatter without warning in half of these reports, often at freeway speed, with a loud bang and glass falling into the cabin or onto the sunshade.

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: None of the airbags deployed in a severe frontal crash that totaled the car, and automatic braking and collision warnings also failed to act.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: The brake pedal goes soft and sinks when light braking turns into harder braking.

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Shuddering and sudden power loss at speed are the common complaint.

WHEELS

2 complaints

Most reported in 2024

2024: Tires develop bubbles on the sidewalls, leak air and eventually go flat during normal driving.

Best Mercedes-Benz EQE Year to Buy Instead

61
GoodReliability score: 61 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE

The 2024 has half the recalls of the 2023 and fewer owner complaints, both in total and per vehicle sold. It also rates good, while the 2023 rates mixed. Because it has had two years on the road, the gap is not just newness. It is not clean, though: tire failures and one unexpected-movement crash appear in its reports.

Score: 61/100 (Good)5 recalls14 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE has 5 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz EQE years should I avoid?
None clearly. Neither the 2023 nor the 2024 falls well below the model's own average. The 2023 is the weaker of the two, with more recalls and complaints, so shop it only if the price is clearly lower and the car checks out.
Is the 2023 or 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The 2024 is better. It has 5 recalls against 10 for the 2023, and fewer complaints for the number sold. Its standing is good, while the 2023 is mixed. The 2023 also has the only fire report in the data.
What goes wrong most on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The electrical system leads the 2023 complaints, followed by a group of unclassified problems and air bags. The electrical reports include sudden power loss while driving. The air bag reports are crash-linked, though two appear to describe unintended acceleration rather than an air bag fault.
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE problem free?
No. Its complaints are fewer, but they are serious. One electrical report describes a restricted-speed message, then a surge in reverse that caused a crash. Two tire reports describe bubbles, leaks and flats. Check the tires and ask about warning messages before buying.
Does the Mercedes-Benz EQE have transmission problems?
The data shows power train complaints, not a year-specific transmission pattern. Owners describe shuddering and sudden power loss at speed, sometimes with a rear differential warning. Cars usually restart after a short wait. There are only 3 such complaints, so test drive at highway speed.

How we score every Mercedes-Benz EQE model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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