2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 9%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,218miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350, 9% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,218 miles. 1 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.
“I was driving the car down 880 until I suddenly heard a cracklings noise coming from the back of my car. I had just gotten the car serviced a week before so this was very unpleasant and surprising. I ended up turning back and parking my car at home. The next day while driving to the dealer I still heard the noise and there was a weird burning smell. The noise continued even after shutting off the car. I went to the dealer and they diagnosed that the right passenger speaker had melted and they also changed my amp. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331863, filed 2020-06, 67,000 miles“In october of 2013 I leased a 2014 mercedes E350. The vehicle had been parked overnight at my home on 12/25/13 and upon entering the vehicle on 12/26/13, I noticed a large crack extending approximately 15 inches from the bottom of the driver's side windshield wiper and up to the center portion of the windshield. When I parked the vehicle at my home on 12/25/13 this large 15 inch crack did not exist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557845, filed 2013-12, 1,147 miles“Trunk has opened 6 - 8 times on its own. In just over 5,000 miles of ownership and two documented attempts to repair the problem persists. The trunk opens on its own in nearly any combination of; in motion, stopped, in gear, out of gear, moderate speed (40-50 MPH), low speed (a crawl) cool temps., warm temps., top up, top down. I have even tried, while the car is in motion, to deliberately open the trunk with the key fob and with the door mounted release. It did not open when I tried to replicate an unintentional opening. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366193, filed 2020-10, 35,000 miles“My husband and I just purchased a 2014 mercedes e 350 convertible and the first time I placed a standard size water bottle in the cup holder it fell under the pedals on the first turn. The cup holder are not safe to use for any cups or bottles.”
NHTSA complaint #10551134, filed 2013-11, 15 miles“My car has an electronic trunk closure. With this feature, when someone kicks their foot under the rear bumper of the car, the trunk lid opens or closes automatically, assuming he or she has the car fob in his or her possession. My wife has had the trunk lid close on her head on two occasions while taking items our of the trunk. She inadvertently engaged the automatic closure while leaning into the trunk. The first time, the trunk lid hit the back of her head, the second time it hit her forehead. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692765, filed 2015-03, 7,500 milesRelated recalls
- 15V088000Feb 13, 2015Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2013–2015, E400 Hybrid 2013–2015, CLS550 2013–2015 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10235673Apr 28, 2023To 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…
- 10233780Mar 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10232334Feb 14, 2023To 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…
- 10232321Feb 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10231042Jan 25, 2023To 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…
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 25 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 7% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
50 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSteering
27 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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