2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
23%
56 of 244 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 23% of relevant complaints.
Better than 82% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 60 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 18%).
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 56 of 244 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (23%). For comparison, the 2013 scores 25% and the 2015 scores 18%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Vehicle subframe corrosion (manufacturer extended warranty offered). Rear brake lines corroded/leaking. Vehicle leaks fuel; steel fuel line corroded. Vehicle has about 105k miles. Minor fire started when yard maintenance came in contact with fuel saturated ground where vehicle had been parked/moved out of the way…
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM04/18/2026
Strong smell of fuel from the rear wheel well areas, especially after a fill. I have been searching the recalls and found a 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Summary as well as a 15V-792 / 2015110006 Recall Solution. Please advise if this is of safety concern and the dealer should address this concern. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]…
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM03/09/2026
Issue with fuel injection for Benz E350 2014 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel injection issues often stem from faulty injectors causing misfires, often on Cylinder 5, or a recalled fuel feed line. Symptoms include rough idling, reduced gas mileage, stalling, and check engine lights (P0300-P0306 codes).
Three of 56 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Before you buy a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
No elevated drivetrain pattern for this model year. That describes the model, not the car in front of you.
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Ask for service records. A fuel system already replaced under warranty is a different car from one that was not.
Questions people ask about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 56 of 244 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (23%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class years are better?
Among the Mercedes-Benz E-Class years we track, the 2015 (18%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2014 (23%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.
Should I buy a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history
report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition
of any individual vehicle. Combined across 2 body styles NHTSA files separately.