2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Feb 17, 2026CACrash2 injuredBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k

   NHTSA complaint #11718391 · source
2. Filed Oct 13, 2025VABrakesWheels & Tires

   The rear subframe needs fixing. And they are putting my car on hold for 3 weeks, denied a loaner car, and I have to get back to work.

   NHTSA complaint #11693224 · source
3. Filed Sep 24, 2025OHBody & StructureBrakes

   I took car to dealer to have subframe repaired due to rust and the brake lines are rusted as well due to this issue and i am being charged for the brake lines.

   NHTSA complaint #11689488 · source
4. Filed May 30, 2025134,000 miMDBrakes

   The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for a routine inspection, the dealer diagnosed that the rear brake lines were rusted through. The contact was informed that the rear brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11663952 · source
5. Filed Mar 27, 2025ILBrakes

   Excessive corrosion on rear brake lines. I've never had to replace brake lines on car before. The cost is almost $5,000 out of pocket and I believe this due to low quality products used to manufacture the original brake lines. I believe there should be an investigation into the brake lines as there could be serious injury if they fail.

   NHTSA complaint #11651111 · source
6. Filed Mar 19, 2025DCBrakes

   Rear subframe recall and brake lines. I am very disappointed and frustrated right now. 2013 e350 has completely corroded brake lines on an otherwise relatively rust free car. The vehicle is due to get the rear subframe replaced as part of the warranty extension. The brake lines are not covered and are 4,000 dollar additional fee to replace. I can’t get the work done anywhere else for cheaper because the rear subframe needs to be dropped in order to do the brake lines, making…

   NHTSA complaint #11649321 · source
7. Filed Feb 25, 2025NYBrakesSuspension

   There was already a recall for my rear subframe that I am now getting done due to rust corroding the metal structure. However, upon the dealers inspection the corrosion is also present on the rear brake lines which cause a safety concern and are charging $4000 to replace the brake lines aside from the warranty repair. It poses a safety hazard if the lines were to fail and have heard of others having the same issue along with rotted rear subframes.

   NHTSA complaint #11644847 · source
8. Filed Feb 5, 2025MOBrakesOther / Unknown

   Was informed about the extended warranty for the rusting rear sub-frame issues on this make and year. Upon speaking with the dealership and further research online the rear hard brake lines are rusted as well and not covered by Mercedes. Upon further research this a common issue and danager to my safety and others as well. Upon work required to fix rear sub-frame would make it easier job to also replace rusted brakes lines. But Mercedes does not cover that and wants to…

   NHTSA complaint #11640861 · source
9. Filed Dec 18, 2024ILBrakesSeats & Seat BeltsSuspension

   1. brake lines corroded and broke. i see there were numerous reports sent to you and nothing was done. 2. both driver and passenger seat broke in the same spot...mercedes recognized the issue in their internal bulletins. nothing was done 3. both rear springs broke on their own. no accident. car was really unstable in highway speeds

   NHTSA complaint #11631348 · source
10. Filed Dec 10, 2024KYBrakes

    Rusted brake lines after Sunframe rust. All E350 models are experiencing this issue with the rear brake lines and the dealership is charging upwards of $4300 to replace even when the subframe is already removed from the vehicle due to subframe issues

    NHTSA complaint #11629978 · source
11. Filed Nov 5, 2024CTBody & StructureBrakes

    The brake lines leaked fluid brakes started failing. Brought to a repair garage. Advised that subframe is cracked and completely corroded. Mercedes is covering the subframe but not the inferior brake lines which are failing.

    NHTSA complaint #11623609 · source
12. Filed Aug 15, 2024NYBrakes

    Rear brake lines rusted and replaced. Had taken to dealer to replace rusted rear subframe for which Mercedes had covered under an extended warranty. During this repair dealer noted that the brake lines were rusted and should be replaced. This was not covered by Mercedes.

    NHTSA complaint #11608761 · source

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