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

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz E350 model year. Click a bar for details.

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).

  1. 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 197 complaints, 5 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Brakes
  2. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 96 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Brakes
  3. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 79 complaints, 6 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  4. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 105 complaints; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  5. 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

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 E35061010Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2016 E350373025Body & Structure
2015 E350210006Body & Structure
2014 E3501975928Brakes
2013 E350966366Brakes
2012 E3501050007Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 E350796055Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 E350591014Suspension
2009 E350242124Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 E350513334Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 E350380015Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 E350491014Brakes
2005 E35071000Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz E350 problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    163 complaints
  • Brakes
    147 complaints
  • Suspension
    93 complaints
  • Airbags
    81 complaints
  • Engine
    80 complaints
  • Electrical System
    79 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    76 complaints
  • Steering
    56 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    40 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    39 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E350 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls

  • Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V168000Mar 18, 202222 vehiclesModel years 2010

    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.

  • Recall 21V638000Aug 13, 2021205 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V196000Mar 19, 202111,356 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V010000Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V043000Jan 10, 2018132,167 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

    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.

  • Recall 17V017000Jan 10, 2017104,119 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V899000Dec 14, 201670 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    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.

  • Recall 16V363000May 26, 2016258,163 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    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.

  • Recall 15V792000Nov 24, 2015809 vehiclesModel years 2014

    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.

  • Recall 15V505000Aug 11, 2015209 vehiclesModel years 2016

    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.

  • Recall 15V088000Feb 13, 2015147,224 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 14V818000Dec 24, 20141,378 vehiclesModel years 2015

    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.

  • Recall 12V557000Dec 3, 20125,800 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

  • Recall 12V492000Oct 9, 2012499 vehiclesModel years 2012

    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.

  • Recall 12V264000Jun 12, 20123,613 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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