AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class

NHTSA data on file today

The 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
NHTSA #96V058000 Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Suspension 7 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class

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