2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,162miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,162 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall the handle on the seat have silver sharp material that peeled off and so sharp it cuts your hand my son friend have all cut our hand my son had to go to the emergency room. This same material is in different models of mercedes it's in the r350 model it cutscenes friend hand on the stirring wheel. The cars was standing still parked”
NHTSA complaint #11163687, filed 2018-12, 30,000 miles“At a dead stop on a red light the car started accelerating by itself forcing me to step on the brakes with a great amount of force, it happen so unexpectedly that I din't know what was going on. The car accelerated itself three or four times until I was able to put it on neutral very uneasy and scary situation to find your self in.”
NHTSA complaint #11076107, filed 2018-03, 17,700 miles“Driving on the highway heading home, I hear something pull a loose and a sizzling sound. Pulled over to check tires, they were ok. Pulled back onto the highway and heard loud sounds of metal as though everything under my car was breaking apart. Pull over again put the car in park and the noise stopped. Opened door and notice smoke (thought to be fluids) and felt heat on the floor board. Open door again and saw fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11352831, filed 2020-09, 134,000 miles“I was told my battery did not pass medtronics testing during scheduled maintenance service but I chose not to replace battery at that time, exactly 1 week later my car does not start while out running errands. I try to jump start vehicle and still unable to start it...I have it towed to the dealership it was at 1 week prior. They replace battery at $425 then tell me that my car still won't start. They run other diagnostic tests and tell me that my key is not recognizing the steering wheel; that the steering wheel lock module needs to be replaced at a cost of $1409. …”
NHTSA complaint #11109496, filed 2018-07, 54,000 miles“Failed cam selenoid triggered check engine light. Throwing codes because oil has traveled into the wire harness. Body/wire harness replacement as well as affected 02 sensors from oil saturation”
NHTSA complaint #11404258, filed 2021-03, 39,536 milesRelated 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…
- 10205156Aug 26, 2016Intial startup not possible after replacement of transmisson 725.0 or of electrohydraulic controller unit.
- 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
47 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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