Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 2,215 consumer complaints across the 20 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E350 (2003–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 400. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (755 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All E350 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 9,600 | 4 | 163 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 6 | — | 3 | 142 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 9 | 14,403 | 3 | 152 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 13 | 38,600 | 12 | 214 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 8 | 42,363 | 6 | 218 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 20,000 | 0 | 128 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 51 | 38,212 | 5 | 125 | 28 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2015 | 31 | 25,000 | 6 | 127 | 6 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2014 | 278 | 46,600 | 8 | 138 | 82 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 164 | 44,550 | 6 | 154 | 54 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 217 | 69,700 | 7 | 151 | 57 · Typical | Stable |
| 2011 | 223 | 59,200 | 5 | 145 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 184 | 59,978 | 4 | 183 | 53 · Typical | Stable |
| 2009 | 64 | 81,500 | 4 | 116 | 6 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 173 | 86,688 | 4 | 92 | 26 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 350 | 76,000 | 5 | 104 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 400 | 90,000 | 4 | 115 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 15 | 85,000 | 0 | 82 | — | Falling |
| 2004 | 10 | 135,000 | 0 | 75 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 7 | 76,000 | 0 | 73 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system755 36%
- Air bags396 19%
- Brakes210 9.9%
- Engine195 9.2%
- Electrical system177 8.3%
- Other or unknown147 6.9%
- Transmission and drivetrain129 6.1%
- Suspension117 5.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “Hey I have 2014 mercedes E350 with 57k on it. Driver seat has a tear after taking to the mb dealership and was told that it is a common problem and my 7 speed transmission has kinda of a slip in 3 and 4 gear also took to my dealership and was told there is nothing wrong did more research and found out that its also a common problem”
NHTSA complaint #11399039, filed 2021-03, 57,000 miles2020: “Please see attached pdf. It concerns the trunk opening and closing mechanism which is supposed to signal when something is in the way before it closes. The trunk closed without warning on my head. Mercedes refuses to disconnect the trunk latch feature because I will not sign a release, which I will not do. See attached incident report filed with mb.”
NHTSA complaint #11374322, filed 2020-11, 400 miles2008: “I was driving the vehicle on the interstate when the instrument panel lights flashed, and the car lost power temporarily. I was able to restart the car and check engine light remained on. Mechanic identified fault codes as p2006 (intake manifold runner control stuck closed bank 1), and p0015 (camshaft position b - timing over-retarded (bank 1).”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology