2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 10%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“'steering wheel malfunction' display while driving. The steering wheel couldn't be turned. I could either go straight or reverse, but could not turn the steering wheel. I was driving out of my neighborhood, all of the sudden, the display popped up, before I was going down the curvy hill. This is dangerous that it can just happen while you drive. It can take someone's life if drive out on the freeway at a high speed and the steering wheel cannot be turned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324969, filed 2020-05, 1 miles“My electrical power steering stop working while I was driving. On dash power steering malfunction-check user's manual I was about get crash, luckly . Pulled over safely. Barely can turn the power steering. I try to drive next day,still not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10971543, filed 2017-04, 65,300 miles“Power steering malfunction (cannot turn but the power was still on. The screen in front of driver's seat also showed the message.) suddenly happened in a second when I drove in a low speed (around 25-30). I was very very lucky enough to slide my car slowly by the curb since the traffic was not heavy. I got my car towed to the dealer which I just finished my yearly maintenance 10 days ago. They found my car's computer had a bug. They re-programmed my car's computer in the next day. The problem has solved so far. This had happened about 2 weeks ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287011, filed 2019-12, 46,000 miles“While driving the onboard computer failed resulting in all the warning lights going on and disabling the power steering. My mechanic determined that it was due to the blind spot sensors which are located in the rear bumper going bad because of salt corrosion. Wrote to mercedes but have not received even a response. See the attached letter in the documentation section.”
NHTSA complaint #11317743, filed 2020-03, 68,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at 40mph on a city street, all warning lights suddenly came on and the motor stalled. The vehicle lost all steering, braking and speed control. The vehicle had to be removed from the road by a tow truck. It was a dangerous situation as the vehicle lost all controls while in motion. The vehicle was locked in park and dash warning of pre-safe conditions, do not shift.”
NHTSA complaint #11353696, filed 2020-09, 86,500 milesRelated recalls
- 16V899000Dec 14, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2014–2016, SL550 2013–2015, S550 2014–2015 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10056472Jun 20, 2014Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering…
- 10167002Feb 25, 2014Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- 10167003Feb 18, 2014Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were…
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 10053799Aug 15, 2013Xentry (mercedes): red display message in instrument cluster power steering malfunction and steering assistance is reduced, check immediately the owner's manual after engine…
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 5 | 16% |
| 2014 | 27 | 10% |
| 2013 | 10 | 6% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
50 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsOther or unknown
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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