2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 18%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,166miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, 18% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,166 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I try to put the vehicle in park the car is stuck in drive or reverse. If the car is in reverse or if the vehicle is in drive and you use the gear selector to put the vehicle in park or change and gear the vehicle does not change the gear. I bought this vehicle certified preowned from Mercedes-Benz dealership in july 2019 the vehicle has less than 4000 miles on it since I bought it certified and this issue has occurred. This is a safety issue which could have injury and or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394574, filed 2021-02, 39,000 miles“My collision prevention made my 2016 mercedes benz e400 slam on the breaks with no cars around other then the car parked to the side of the road and the cars behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #11289787, filed 2019-12, 55,000 miles“I was driving on North Shepherd Drive in Houston, TX, at a speed of approximately 35 MPH. While I was lightly braking to slow down for an upcoming intersection where I wished to turn, the car flashed 2 error lights--Frontal Collision Avoidance System Inoperable, and Traction Control System Inoperable. At that moment, the car began to accelerate out of my control. It began to accelerate at a pace comparable to a full-throttle acceleration. At that moment, I turned off the vehicle and coasted to the side of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11491143, filed 2022-10“I believe there is faulty wiring in the door speaker front passenger side. It causes crackling and humming. It lessens some when you turn ECO off. Concerned it could ignite a fire. Once told by dealer it’s caused by rain going into the door. Next time told that just to look at the problem would be around $600 because it has steel doors??”
NHTSA complaint #11600873, filed 2024-07“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic test, and the mechanic stated that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts availability. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11503472, filed 2023-01, 63,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V177000Mar 14, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2012–2016, C300 2008–2016, ML350 2012–2014 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 11036190Aug 6, 2026Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search…
- 11033185May 26, 2026Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the…
- 11020872Jul 16, 2025Complaint Commissioning not possible after replacement of TRANSMISSION 722.9 or of electrohydraulic controller unit (EHS) or of repair kit controller unit (VGS). Cause The wrong…
- 11017119Apr 21, 2025Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search…
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11006658Aug 10, 2024Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 10241790Aug 18, 2023The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES…
- 10238437Jun 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (âMYâ) 2016 â 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 9 | 18% |
| 2015 | 5 | 16% |
| 2014 | 38 | 14% |
| 2013 | 12 | 7% |
| 2012 | 19 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 19 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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