2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- 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 other or unknown of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350, 8% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pre-safety inoperable message comes on and the car acts sluggish this can be dangerous and risk the safety of the occupants of the vehicle, I found several people with the same complaint on different models and years may be mercedes should be forced to recall the cars affected and fix the problem. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11129801, filed 2018-09, 44,000 miles“Recall exists related to a potential issue with the high-pressure fuel pump, which could lead to engine stalling and increase crash risk. My 2012 Mercedes E350 stops the engine in the middle of the road couple of times and for some reason, its stops or shut off the engine completely. The last time I was pulling out on the main road and stop right there. I made a big traffic, and I was scared because I cannot start the car. The guy stops and help me to push out of the road, but we cannot push the vehicle unless someone is inside the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647787, filed 2025-03“The rear subframe got separated from chassis. I was driving to work and had to hard brake to void a collision with another vehicle all of a sudden vehicle shifted to the left and I ended up on a curb. Further inspection vehicle`s rear subframe rotted out due to rust. Also, both rear brake lines from abs module to calipers are damaged due to corrosion. I ended up replacing both brake lines and did not think too much of it and now I see a lot of people complaining about both brake line corrosion and subframe separation or excessive rust, casing rear subframe to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #11702962, filed 2025-12“I purchased the car late April. I drove the car for three or four days and started noticing a rattling coming the front right part of the car (passenger side.). I chatted with the warranty company (SilverRock.). They asked me to take it to a Meineke auto repair facility in Olympia, WA. Meinke’s mechanic diagnosed it as a loose component involving the brake caliper. He informed me they were covering it under the warranty, & asked me to bring the car back on Wednesday as he was short staffed. I brought the car back on Wednesday, it was there all day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595153, filed 2024-06“The fuel pump filter failed and myself and grandchildren became sickened by the fumes. Once the back seat was removed and inspected by an independent source you could see how the gas had leaked into this area. There was no warning lights or messages that had appeared. This problem could easily ignited a dangerous fire situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11612111, filed 2024-09Related service bulletins
- 11031643Jul 15, 2024To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a…
- 10205154Aug 5, 2016Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 3 | 50% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2020 | 3 | 38% |
| 2017 | 3 | 43% |
| 2016 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2014 | 27 | 10% |
| 2013 | 16 | 10% |
| 2012 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 | 18 | 8% |
| 2010 | 19 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
84 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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