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Mercedes-Benz E350

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

2,516

Active records

Recalls

56

Active records

TSBs

658

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

105

Crashes

93

Fires

65

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E350

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Condition issue

777

Smell

579

Fluid issue

432

Operating state

397

Reporting mechanism

280

Recent change

214

Safety restraint issue

197

Braking behavior

138

Engine behavior

134

Noise

132

Thermal issue

116

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

108

Performance issue

102

Driver assistance issue

91

Steering behavior

72

Vibration/harshness

55

Safety restraint behavior

54

Starting behavior

47

Infotainment behavior

45

Ride/handling behavior

40

Access/entry issue

39

Electrical issue

38

Lighting behavior

26

Powering on/off behavior

22

HVAC behavior

6

Wiper/washer behavior

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350

Filed Aug 18, 2026


An Intoxalock ignition interlock device was installed in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on May 7, 2026. Following installation, the vehicle experienced repeated electrical/no-start problems and incidents in which it became immobilized and could not be moved, requiring towing. On one occasion the vehicle became disabled on a roadway/highway, leaving me in a dangerous position with traffic passing around me. When the vehicle is immobilized, I cannot simply move it to a safe location, and…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 4MATIC

Filed Aug 12, 2026


Software issue: all screens go black without warning while driving. No access to speed, car temperature, a real safety issue. It’s like driving blind complete loss of controls. It was 98 degrees in Florida and suddenly the heater was blasting heat. My son, a passenger was unable to turn it off.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350

Filed Aug 8, 2026


Engine misfires, lower engine power, and a lit check engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Mercedes-Benz issued an Emission Service Campaign (No. 2021070006, internal code 21P1590208) to replace out-of-spec ignition coils on 657 vehicles from model year 2021, including the E-Class. My VIN was not included in the recall campaign but my vehicle is experiencing these exact symptoms as referenced in the first sentence. My vehicle has 48,000 miles.

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350

Filed Jul 30, 2026


While driving my 2026 Mercedes-Benz E350 (rear-wheel drive) at approximately 40 mph, I began slowing for a traffic light. As I approached the intersection, the vehicle suddenly experienced what appeared to be a catastrophic electronic failure. Without warning, the vehicle became almost completely inoperable while the engine continued to run. The vehicle abruptly came to a stop and became immobilized. The rear wheels locked, preventing the vehicle from moving. I was unable to shift the…

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 28, 2026


Without an impact or collision, my car's passenger seat headrest shot out. I've been checking and others have done this as well. This morning, the driver's side headrest shot out without impact or collision. There is something wrong with the mechanism or airbags for the headrests. This can be extremely dangerous when in motion....

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 24, 2026


The failure was when I hit the brakes hard in an emergency braking situation and the car very eratically and violently veered to the left. There was no warning and thank God there was no car coming in the left lane otherwise it would have been a broad side hit. I was doing 55 mph. We had the car inspected at a local shop and the left rear tie rod link was completely severed from the suspension sub-frame because of rust. The brake lines above the sub frame were also severely rusted and…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350

Filed Jul 22, 2026


I own a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front glass roof panel located directly above the windshield developed a large crack while the vehicle was parked. The crack extends nearly the full length of the panel and includes areas where the glass has separated along the fracture. I am not aware of any collision, road debris, or object striking the vehicle before the damage was discovered. The damaged panel is available for inspection. I am concerned that if this type of failure were to occur while…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 21, 2026


While braking from highway speeds or any other speed, the vehicle becomes unstable and pulls to the left, making it difficult to maintain control. During hard braking, the vehicle does not track straight and requires steering correction to remain in its lane, creating a significant safety hazard. To diagnose the problem, the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. An alignment was performed, and the suspension and braking systems were inspected. The mechanic determined that the rear…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Rear subframe rotted / corroded. Rear brake lines rotted and rear springs broken from corrosion . Mercedes refuses to address the issues under warranty except the subframe issue . Almost crashed on i-84 with child in vehicle due to rear control arm being rotted from subframe .

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The rear subframe is defective and subject to premature corrosion and failure of parts that connect to the rear suspension. Due to the fracturing of the joints connecting to the suspension, my car was at risk of going out of control when needing to brake at higher speeds. The way the suspension component broke also risked damage to the gas tank if the car was driven over a large bump or pot hole. The problem was diagnosed by an independent repair service. The corrosion is not visible to…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.