2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 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.
“Car wouldn't start. Light came on when I attempted to start the car but it wouldn't come on. Diagnosis found that it's due to a very common problem with mercedes benz e class cars-a failed electronic ignition switch (eis). Ignition switch and key must be replaced. I was told that the cost will be $2,103 and it will take up to 10 days to repair (car was towed 3 days ago). This cost does not include costs for a rental car.”
NHTSA complaint #11405032, filed 2021-03, 83,000 miles“I noticed about to 6 months or less that my car would shut off or stall after starting ignition and also hearing water sloshing behind the dashboard and the radio does not work and the rear camera goes on/off which is safety hazard, and the Engine symbol remain lighted up even after checking all components. Also, on a few occasion my floorboard in the passenger back seat would be soak and wet. I took the car to my mechanic, and he inform that the drain valve was not working properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502501, filed 2023-01“The passenger front air bag malfunction,the passenger seat head rest deployed and And malfunction with any incident,the driver air bag is light on malfunction.after I took it to the dealership radio stop working no audio”
NHTSA complaint #11561802, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11036190Aug 6, 2026Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search…
- 11033185May 26, 2026Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the…
- 11026835Dec 18, 2025Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The…
- 11022385Aug 28, 2025Complaint Message in Instrument Cluster for "Active Distance Assist not enabled, but can be purchased subsequently" even if Digital Extra: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (207)…
- 11020872Jul 16, 2025Complaint Commissioning not possible after replacement of TRANSMISSION 722.9 or of electrohydraulic controller unit (EHS) or of repair kit controller unit (VGS). Cause The wrong…
- 11018626May 22, 2025Complaint After a software update of HERMES communication module N112/9 has been performed on a gray import vehicle, the message "SOS - Service not activated" is displayed in the…
- 11017119Apr 21, 2025Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search…
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11014608Feb 24, 2025Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The…
- 11014576Feb 24, 2025Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 9 | 18% |
| 2015 | 5 | 16% |
| 2014 | 38 | 14% |
| 2013 | 12 | 7% |
| 2012 | 19 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 19 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350
108 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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