Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz X-Class. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz X-Class have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest X-Class’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mercedes-Benz X-Class Owners’ Reviews.
Latest X-Class’s Issues in the UK
- MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS (2017 – 2020) – THE GLASS OF THE CANOPYon 14/06/2022
MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS (27/10/2017 – 06/05/2020) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles the glass of the canopy rear window could break.
- MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS (2017 – 2020) – THE OIL COOLERon 30/11/2021
MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS (20/08/2017 – 15/05/2020) RECALL: Problem description: The return pipe of the oil cooler may chafe on the front axle cross member.
- MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS (2017 – 2018) – THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKon 14/12/2020
MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS (06/11/2017 – 05/04/2018) RECALL: Problem description: The child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the ‘Super-Lock’ […]
Currently 5103 Recalls