2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, 1% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The right rear tail light is out do to bad original electric wiring and connectors. The problem is common and widely known and they've recalled for c-class but not for e-class. Brake light won't function because connector has melted. Potential fire waiting to happen now.”
NHTSA complaint #10586810, filed 2014-05, 90,000 miles“Fuel gauge showed 3/4 tank, car stopped , mechanic told us the car was out of gas. I spend 600.00 at the shop to find out this. They first wanted to replace tank, fuel pump and senders. Gas gauge is not working proper, any advise?”
NHTSA complaint #10594952, filed 2014-05, 83,000 miles“Suddenly the vehicle trunk does not open, tried both remote key & door trunk latch. Got a message on panel regarding 3rd brake light..unable to get the wheelchair from trunk but drove car around the block and was then able to open it using my key remote. Then a few minutes later again was not able to open the trunk, but now the panel read license plate right and left light lamps not working...night driving is an issue now...ca laws require lic plate be lit and visible at all times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712533, filed 2015-04, 47,648 miles“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, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11029959Mar 9, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11029062Feb 25, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11029025Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11028989Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11008323Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to its outlet openings, the headlamp is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350
253 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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