2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,788miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 8% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,788 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact stated that he depressed the brakes as he approached the intersection, but they failed to respond. Finally, after going through the red light, he came to a full stop. No one was injured and the failure was reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10432291, filed 2011-10, 6,000 miles“My brakes went out while I was driving my family on a road trip. After getting towed I inspected the brake lines and they are absolutely destroyed. This is clearly a design flaw by Mercedes. This needs to be recalled. You have to drop the rear subframe to repair this. Absolutely ridiculous.”
NHTSA complaint #11674517, filed 2025-07“There’s a squeakly sound coming from my brakes. I have to start breaking very early in order for to be safe. It you feels very dangerous to drive this vehicle. I had my brakes change twice in the same year because of the same problem and it has not fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11488121, filed 2022-10“My family has owned this vehicle since 2013 when it was purchased from the local Mercedes dealership as certified pre-owned. In the past few years, we have had to have several of the rear brake lines replaced due to rust. The last time, we were told by the mechanic that the complete rear subframe would have to be replaced due to rust. Specifically the attachment points from the subframe to the rear suspension have completely rusted through. I contacted the dealership where the car was purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #11482416, filed 2022-09“It seems like brake lines corroded and need to be replaced. Same issue in this car with subframe and that was taken care of by the extended warranty but brake lines were not part of extended warranty? That should be investigated further. Rear subframe rust out and brake line corrosion are obviously related but Mercedes is only addressing subframe. Why? A lot of people have this issue and it's a huge safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11701296, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
- 10034488Mar 17, 2010Xentry(mercedes): sbc control unit cannot be programmed. The sbc control unit is aborted at 20% progress. Due to a defective electronic component in the sbc module, communication…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 50 | 18% |
| 2013 | 32 | 20% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 54 | 14% |
| 2005 | 5 | 33% |
| 2004 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
68 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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