2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems, complaints & recalls

2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (5)

• Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

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

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.

• Recall 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

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

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

• Recall 21V196000Mar 19, 202111,356 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

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

  Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.

• Recall 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

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

  Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

• Recall 12V264000Jun 12, 20123,613 vehicles
  SUSPENSION:REAR

  Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.

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

  Remedy: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NHTSA defect investigations

• EA13003Opened Mar 15, 2013Closed Dec 19, 2014

  Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank

  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and expanded the scope to all E-Class vehicles through MY 2008.The complainants alleged a strong odor of gasoline fuel both inside and outside of their vehicle, particularly after refilling the fuel tank.Many of the complainants noted that the odor subsided or went away after driving some d…

Recent 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Mar 16, 2026257,710 miUTElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to the dealer, the contact was informed that the Carfax History report indicated a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 113,192, however, the Carfax History Report listed the mileage at 257,710 on October 16, 2023.

   NHTSA complaint #11724622 · source
2. Filed Apr 20, 2025OROther / Unknown

   The sunroof seems like it has gone off the track . I am not sure it's locked in and worried it will fly open and fly off the roof of the car

   NHTSA complaint #11655661 · source
3. Filed Feb 3, 2025FLVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance.

   NHTSA complaint #11640326 · source
4. Filed Jan 4, 2024NJFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Recently my wife and I noticed a very strong fuel smell from cabin of this car. When I inspected and lifted the seat there was a puddle of fuel leaked over the sending unit. This is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly for my family especially with 2 young children who are always seating in back seat. Upon checking with Benzel Busch Mercedes dealer in Englewood New Jersey, they said they cannot fix my issue because my warranty has expired. I am now writing to you to…

   NHTSA complaint #11563570 · source
5. Filed Dec 23, 2023ALEngine

   Vehicle began shaking on the highway. It was coming from under the front hood and was shaking the steering wheel. The check engine light came on. I pulled over and had it towed to the Mercedes repair shop. They said it was related to a bad balance shaft and that it was a systemic problem with the engine in certain Mercedes e350s. I was told I needed to replace the camshaft and it would cost $6,000!!! After some research, it looks like Mercedes agreed, back in 2015, to cover…

   NHTSA complaint #11561639 · source
6. Filed Dec 16, 2023CAElectrical SystemLightingVisibility & Wipers

   Vehicle headlight burned out while driving at night time reduced visibility. Upon inspection found the headlight wires insulation located behind the passenger's light bulb connector melted/burnt causing short circuit. Temporary fixing it with an electrical tape.

   NHTSA complaint #11560425 · source
7. Filed Nov 13, 202377,000 miCAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the vehicle emitted an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to an unknown NHTSA ID Number; however, the campaign had expired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11554878 · source
8. Filed Jun 29, 2023138,000 miCAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sunroof detached from the vehicle and was manually reattached to the vehicle. The contact had experienced the failure several times. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11529608 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology