2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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“I was driving my husband's 2016 E350 at 45 mph when the car accelerated. I attempted to control the speed by braking but the brake did not respond well. The steering wheel was also loose. The car sped up and turned left to the opposite side of the road, crossed the two lanes and hit the fence followed by a tree. The car was totaled, and the tree broke down at its branches. I survived the crush with two fractures on my back and on my left thumb.”
NHTSA complaint #11540330, filed 2023-08“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering system suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash, the message malfunction displayed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact sustained lacerations to both hands during the crash, but medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10820475, filed 2016-01, 2,000 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
- 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
- 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
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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