2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350, 5% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,950 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My 2013 mercedes E350 w4 exhibited very high engine revving followed by high acceleration which could only be controlled by activating the parking brake. This is the second dangerous incident that has occurred with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10587944, filed 2014-05, 9,600 miles“While parallel parking in front of a small restaurant in a large north texas city the vehicle quickly accelerated backwards at a high speed backwards, climbing over a sidewalk curb an then climbed over a nearly 3 foot high retaining wall. The rear end of the car rested on top of the retaining wall. If the retaining wall between the side walk and the restaurant had not stopped the vehicle it would have likely continued to pick up speed and gone through the restaurant. May have been the cruise control mechanism or related acceleration system.”
NHTSA complaint #10945397, filed 2017-01, 40 miles“Car accelerates suddenly in spite of foot on brake. At times foot was put lightly on the gas and car suddenly accelerated. These incidents happened at least 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10573213, filed 2014-03, 8,300 miles“1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k”
NHTSA complaint #11718391, filed 2026-02“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. While driving 10 MPH, the contact's vehicle accelerated without warning and rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to the back and neck, but medical attention was not required. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 45,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10871535, filed 2016-05, 45,700 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
47 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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