2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350, 3% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“This vehicle from Mercedes-Benz, in particular 2011 E350 4matic with 18in wheels does not meet certain standards of quality and durability and poses a serious safety concern. My vehicle has all 4 wheels dented and cracked from roads with normal to minor road surface abnormalities. The wheels on this car is not safe and does not meet the quality standards expected, they cannot support the weight of the car under normal driving conditions. These wheels easily dent and crack and can lead to a driver losing control of there vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464808, filed 2012-07, 20,000 miles“I own the car for about three years. So far I had to replace 7 tires, mercedes is saying that the problem are the roads in michigan. These tires are low profile tires, I do not fill safe to drive the car. My understanding is that many owners have the same problem. I guess I was lucky to buy tire and wheee insurance. I am 66 years old and had many cars but I have not have these kinde of tire problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10935446, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that the front passenger driver's side rim became bent, creating a sharp edge which sliced into the tires. The rims were not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500 and the current mileage was 10,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10549383, filed 2013-10, 7,500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz E350. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that a crack flange in the wheel caused the failure. As a result, the wheel was replaced. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, who inspected the wheels and discovered that the front passenger side and the rear driver side wheels were also cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10673094, filed 2015-01, 45,000 miles“Subject: forwarded from fmcsa regarding consumers complaint about mercedes benz tires. 2011 mercedes benz E350. The consumer stated he purchased the sport package vehicle, two years ago. He had chrome put on the wheels; the alloy wheels were original. Just chromed on the exterior. When the weather changed, the tires deflated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, to have the tires filled with nitrogen. Several months later, the consumer ran over a pot hole and two wheels and two tires had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488321, filed 2012-12Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2014 | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
4 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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