2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“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. …”

“While driving east bound on hwy20 a small piece of gravel/rock hit the windshield and made a small ding. Over the next few days a crack began to form that began at the base of the windshield and spread up and angled across the middle of the windshield.”

“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof made abnormal creaking noises while it was closed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”

“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a loud creaking sound coming from the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the sunroof bolts had become unsecured and needed to be tightened. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the Extended Warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”