2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, 1% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,600 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.
“Steering column would not lock and had a lot of play turning back and forth. When trying to restart on multiple occasions needed to turn wheel back and forth until the key would engage and start engine. No DTC codes for start issue. Replaced eis costing $1,100 so can only hope this is the only problem. Vehicle only has 67,600 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11143788, filed 2018-10, 67,600 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes E350. The contact stated that the power steering disabled while the contact was driving. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v459000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:pump) recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10424117, filed 2011-09, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
- 10042608Oct 5, 2011Xentry(mercedes): bulletin regarding the 4 spoke steering wheel chrome badges on driver airbag that are peeling and/or discolored.
- 10033073Dec 3, 2009Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove…
- 10020460Dec 4, 2008Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
- 10025461Nov 1, 2007Replace steering angle sensor. Erase any stored dtc codes as described in the procedure just prior to retail sale.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 5 | 16% |
| 2014 | 27 | 10% |
| 2013 | 10 | 6% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 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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