2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,030miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 9% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,030 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Another car made an illegal u-turn and caused me to t-bone on his passenger side. Front of my car hit his passenger side and dragged his car for about 10 feet. Air bags on my car did not deploy, safety system m-brace in car failed and did not call sos either. Car safety system did not detect the crash at all. Mercedes benz did not detect a crash....updated 09-10-14 the consumer stated she received soft tissue injuries to the neck, shoulders, and back, bruised elbow, and headaches and loud ringing for 10 days caused by the crash. Updated 12/16/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10628111, filed 2014-08, 23,000 miles“I was driving on the turnpike and thank god no other cars were next to me. Sometimes when I go over 50 the car tends to pull in another direction. I took it to get service a week after I bought it and got my car back 6months later. Than the accident happened. They just replaced computer chip they said. The car has never driven right since I bought it. So when the car decided to pull to the left I was pulling with all my strength to just keep the wheel straight but I had no control and spun around 5 times n landed backwards on the turnpike facing on coming traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640964, filed 2014-10, 7,000 miles“Rear suspension control arm bracket rusted, broken off from frame of vehicle makes a slight to moderate sound when driving or going off bumps I avoid rough surfaces, I drive at a respectable speed ,I never came across as long I owed this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11531323, filed 2023-07“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“Hearing loud clunking noise from back. Cross member subframe. I feel like mercedes should reimburse me.... Car is only 10 years old my 2005 frame is perfect. This is a manufacturer issue with this particular year..”
NHTSA complaint #11390738, filed 2021-01Related service bulletins
- 11032684May 13, 2026Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can…
- 11017211Apr 21, 2025Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt, and environmental influences, corrosion may be…
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- 10166993Jan 31, 2014Creaking/squeaking noises from the front axle when steering
- 10051975Dec 4, 2013Xentry (mercedes): with steering at full lock, noise can be heard, like knocking and/or creaking, coming from area of front axle when maneuvering. Models 203 (c240, 320, 32…
- 10033627Mar 5, 2012Mercedes benz (xentry): vehicle drops at rear axle, display message-airmatic-service required. The vehicle drops at the rear axle after standing for a long time. Damaged sealing…
- 10041653Dec 14, 2011Xentry(mercedes): malfunctioning of the airmatic in the display. *pe updated 3/9/12.
- 10043810Nov 14, 2011Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor.
- 10034655Apr 25, 2011Xentry (mercedes); air suspension. Vehicle symbol with arrow pointing upwards in display and stop car too low or malfunction as warning message. Fault code c155664 or/and c156a00…
- 10038024Feb 2, 2011Mercedes-benz: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 30 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 8% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 | 17 | 8% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
68 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBrakes
14 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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