2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 18%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350, 18% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rotors fail after vehicle was idle for 12 weeks. Rust caused the rotors to make brakes pulsate. Dealer would not honor warranty, and maintained that the rotors were wear and tear items. But shop foreman informed me that this has been a problem for the last ten years and that they replace rotors of vehicles on the lot which have sat for several weeks in the winter. Upon my inspection of the rotors it was clear to see that the rust did indeed cause the surface of the rotors to score and deform.”
NHTSA complaint #10993028, filed 2017-06, 44,000 miles“08/13/2018 when I was driving home today steering and brakes failed for like 1-2 minutes and I lost control.. Then all the instrument warning lighting started to flash continually the temp gauge and RPM was in motion. Srs and all pre safe functions malfunctioned I can send an video of this if there is a way to upload. I think this is a serious safety issue what if I lost control on a highway, even for a split seconds. Why I bought a mercedes I thought its a safer car well that's how they advertise it the best or nothing. But that couple of minutes was scary and shocking for me”
NHTSA complaint #11119760, filed 2018-08, 36,000 miles“Was driving on 95n around 65 MPH when vehicle loses power !!! I was in the left hand lane and traffic was flowing. It was by the grace of god that I made it to the right shoulder without causing a major accident for myself as well as for other vehicles. The engine light came on and the anti skid and anti skid off lights came on also it said consult owners manual. The vehicle is brand new and I never want to drive it again!!!. After I stopped I cut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle to try and get home. On the way home it did it three more times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661372, filed 2014-11, 1,203 miles“Brake line to rear completely rusted through. Lost brake control while driving. Upon further inspection, the entire rear subframe has significant rust damage that warrants replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11495481, filed 2022-11, 84,000 miles“The vehicle was serviced on 11/27/13. On 12/2/13 pulling away from a stop sign there was a loud pop and sudden drop to the car. After getting out of the vehicle and looking to see what had happened we noticed that the wheel had detached from the car. Police were notified right away because the vehicle was still in the road. Mercedes benz embrace was notified directly afterwards and informed as to what had happened. The tow truck driver had to take a bolt out of each remaining wheel to re-attach the one that came off to load the vehicle onto the flat bed. Four lug bolts were missing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554630, filed 2013-12, 11,954 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 50 | 18% |
| 2013 | 32 | 20% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 54 | 14% |
| 2005 | 5 | 33% |
| 2004 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
49 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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