Mercedes-Benz E350 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 769 owner complaints and 22 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E350 (2005–2017). The 2014 E350 has the most serious complaints, most often about brakes.
- Complaints
- 769
- Recalls
- 22
- Model years
- 13
- Worst year
- 2014
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Mercedes-Benz E350 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 197 complaints, 5 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Brakes
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 96 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Brakes
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 79 complaints, 6 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 105 complaints; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 51 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2005 (7 complaints).
Every Mercedes-Benz E350 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 E350 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2016 E350 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2015 E350 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Body & Structure |
| 2014 E350 | 197 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 8 | Brakes |
| 2013 E350 | 96 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | Brakes |
| 2012 E350 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2011 E350 | 79 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2010 E350 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Suspension |
| 2009 E350 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2008 E350 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2007 E350 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2006 E350 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Brakes |
| 2005 E350 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
Most common Mercedes-Benz E350 problem areas (all years)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion163 complaints
- Brakes147 complaints
- Suspension93 complaints
- Airbags81 complaints
- Engine80 complaints
- Electrical System79 complaints
- Body & Structure76 complaints
- Steering56 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain40 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers39 complaints
Complaint trend
Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: If the fuel feed line has the incorrect flare fitting, the connection between the fuel hose and the fuel feed line might develop a leak or may completely disconnect. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire and if the fuel feed line disconnects, the vehicle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
Risk: In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology