2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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 contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that the undercarriage shield became lodged on parking bumpers and other road objects. The shield caused the bumper to fracture from the vehicle whenever it became lodged on an object. The dealer advised the contact to drive cautiously. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000 and the current mileage was approximately 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365514, filed 2010-11, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact was driving 1 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle when the bumper became caught onto the cement barrier. The contact attempted to reverse but to no avail. She then lifted the bumper to release the vehicle from the cement barrier. She stated there was a flap that was attached to the bumper that became caught onto the cement barrier. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised the contact to reverse the vehicle into those types of parking spaces. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369384, filed 2010-12, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 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…
- 11031882Apr 17, 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…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 10166081Jul 12, 2014Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest…
- 10165849May 19, 2014AIRCAP functions excessively
- 10050860Nov 13, 2012Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years…
- 10039255May 31, 2011Mercedes-benz: the rear door cannot be opened from the outside in cold temperatures. The window guide rail of the door freezes.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 25 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 7% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
33 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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