EQE (V295)
Engine Reliability Ratings
ED
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Complaint Breakdown
Known Issues
Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Battery Electric (BEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE
Too few field reports to rate this generation against peers yet. Most recently launched models accumulate complaints over the first 2-3 years.
What kind of battery complaint?
Among the 6 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.
Loss of power, drive unit, inverter, traction motor, DC-DC converter.
Regen brake feel, one-pedal driving, B-mode complaints.
Propulsion battery defects, capacity loss, BMS faults, replacement claims.
Battery fires, smoke, thermal runaway. Includes any complaint with fire reported.
Sample complaint excerpts
Electric Propulsion
- [2023] I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+, which has repeatedly shut down while driving, causing loss of power and reduced braking assistance. This defect has occurred at least five (5) times since I leased the vehicle and has not been corrected despite multiple repair attempts by Mercedes-Benz dealerships. The most serious incident occurred on December 30, 2025, whe
- [2024] The vehicle experienced repeated electrical wiring harness damage in the lighting, tire and connector areas due to exposed and insufficiently protected wiring near socket terminations. On two separate service visits, authorized dealership technicians confirmed that rodents chewed through multiple exposed wires. The affected wiring involves critical electrical systems. The connectors lack adequate
- [2024] The vehicle experienced repeated electrical wiring harness damage in the lighting, tire and connector areas due to exposed and insufficiently protected wiring near socket terminations. On two separate service visits, authorized dealership technicians confirmed that rodents chewed through multiple exposed wires. The affected wiring involves critical electrical systems. The connectors lack adequate
Regenerative Braking
- [2023] I was in bumper-to-bumper traffic traveling West on Interstate 376 in Pittsburgh, PA. The weather was clear and cool, and the pavement where I was driving was dry. I was proceeding through the Fort Pitt tunnel outbound. Given that traffic was stop and go and moving very slowly, I switched my recouperation setting from “normal” to “strong” to enable one-pedal driving using the paddles on the sid
High-Voltage Battery
- [2023] The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4Matic. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and unintendedly decelerated to 20 MPH. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. A message advising that there was no more battery power and to pull over was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and t
Thermal Events
- [2023] ***THIS IS NOT MY CAR*** My car was in for service at the dealer. The dealer provided this EQE350 as a loaner. The loaner was electric, which exploded in our garage and burned the house down. The dwelling is 100% loss and 90% of contents were lost. We have pictures and videos from ring doorbells showing the combustion, and you can hear the thermal runaway. Please help us. GOOGLE "Mercedes Benz EQE
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.
Battery: Mercedes-Benz EQE Pack (90.6 kWh)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 155k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicle-Level Issues
These issues affect the Mercedes-Benz EQE regardless of engine variant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE problems?
The 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE has accumulated 61 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Electrical System, Brakes, Safety Systems. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.
Which Mercedes-Benz EQE engine is most reliable?
The 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE was offered with 1 engine option. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the ?L ?-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.
Is the 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE a good used car?
The 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 61 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE have?
The 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE has 61 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.
What recalls affect the 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
There are 0 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.
What should I check before buying a used Mercedes-Benz EQE?
Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz EQE, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Electrical System, Brakes, Safety Systems, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.
Does the EQE have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 61 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-04-07.