https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz E350. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2177833 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2177834 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2177443 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2177444 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2177445 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2174526 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am a small auto repair shop, in Houston, Texas. The driver's (left) side rear brake caliper bracket appears to be defective. The car came in with the mental to metal break wear on the driver's side, while the passenger's side brake pads still at 50% life. The break wear sensor didn't trigger the light, because there is only one sensor on the passenger side. Upon further investigation found that https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2173701 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2015 E3350 SMELLS GAS INSIDE CABIN, A MECHANIC DETECTED A FUEL LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC PUMP THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. 70000 MILES NO WARNING LIGHTS https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2172235 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brake lines leaking because corrosion under frame from ABS module which is essential a safety aspect that should not be happening. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2171566 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle through a car wash, water started leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V874000 (Visibility); h https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2170563 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fuel odor is very apparent (while idle) but difficult to identify location. Same models seem to have recalls for fuel injectors/rails but not this specific VIN. I believe the issue might be of similar recall. I will have the car diagnosed soon. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2167838 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car was found to have the rear subframe corrosion for issue. But also the brake lines were corroded very badly. They should be covered under the rear subframe extended warranty replacement. The rear brake lines are an frequent issue and almost always shows up when the subframe begins to rot. Also the pattern of the corrosion seems to be consistent across multiple incidents. Look at photos I upl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2167839 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car was found to have the rear subframe corrosion for issue. But also the brake lines were corroded very badly. They should be covered under the rear subframe extended warranty replacement. The rear brake lines are an frequent issue and almost always shows up when the subframe begins to rot. Also the pattern of the corrosion seems to be consistent across multiple incidents. Look at photos I upl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2165554 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The sale was a private sale. The contact's friend, a dealer, requested a Carfax report, which indicated that mileage was last reported at 200,000. In addition, the Carfax report indicated that the last reported repair service was performed in 2014 and the mileage then was 66,000. The contact stated that the advertisement reported the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2164024 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [XXX] northbound in Salt Lake City. the vehicle slows itself abruptly in traffic that is sometimes dense and traveling 70 to 80. An eventual rear end collision seems likely which could involve multiple vehicles. It intermittently presents the same risk in oth https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2164025 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [XXX] northbound in Salt Lake City. the vehicle slows itself abruptly in traffic that is sometimes dense and traveling 70 to 80. An eventual rear end collision seems likely which could involve multiple vehicles. It intermittently presents the same risk in oth https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2162890 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT With the car only have about 15,000 miles the transmission has failed . I have seen there have been recalls of other models with similar complaints of transmission failure . https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2161976 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car displayed all of the issues listed below for the Electrical system recall. The fuel gague went "blank", other gagues acting irradical, the check engine light stay on, etc. My car make and model fall under this recall but have been excluded. I had to pay out of pocket $4678.50 to replace the entire fuel tank due to this and the Manufacture (Mercedes Benz) is refusing to reimburse me. (1) T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2161977 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car displayed all of the issues listed below for the Electrical system recall. The fuel gague went "blank", other gagues acting irradical, the check engine light stay on, etc. My car make and model fall under this recall but have been excluded. I had to pay out of pocket $4678.50 to replace the entire fuel tank due to this and the Manufacture (Mercedes Benz) is refusing to reimburse me. (1) T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2161400 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Dealer notes: Replace rear brake lines, found to be rusty recommend replacement with rear subframe replacement. This is a very well known issue and is not covered under recall from manufacturer. It will cost $3200 for brake line repair alone, not including the subframe. This is an extreme safety hazard and a common problem that has been acknowledged by the manufacturer. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2161220 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure NHTSA Campaign: 16V899000(Steering); however, the VIN was not incl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2160727 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine keeps having a misfire that Mercedes put a TSB out for and once the misfire happen I cause the vehicle to go in a limp mode which causes the vehicle to loose power happened to me in the freeway. The car had 54K miles and Mercedes refused to repair the issue as the engine part failure isn’t common. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2159270 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2008 MercedesE350 (W211) Driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am Location: Lidl Parking Lot, 2017 St. Joseph’s Dr., Bowie/Upper Marlboro, MD While I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin immediately filled with smoke. The burning stopped only after I turned off the seat‑heater button. I was inside t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2159271 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2008 MercedesE350 (W211) Driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am Location: Lidl Parking Lot, 2017 St. Joseph’s Dr., Bowie/Upper Marlboro, MD While I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin immediately filled with smoke. The burning stopped only after I turned off the seat‑heater button. I was inside t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2159272 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2008 MercedesE350 (W211) Driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am Location: Lidl Parking Lot, 2017 St. Joseph’s Dr., Bowie/Upper Marlboro, MD While I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin immediately filled with smoke. The burning stopped only after I turned off the seat‑heater button. I was inside t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2154518 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle through the seal around the windshield. The contact stated that upon manually pushing the windshield, the windshield was movable. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a windy sound coming through the windshield while driving. The vehicle was taken to Dunaway Glass Repair Company, whe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2154519 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle through the seal around the windshield. The contact stated that upon manually pushing the windshield, the windshield was movable. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a windy sound coming through the windshield while driving. The vehicle was taken to Dunaway Glass Repair Company, whe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2154092 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear subframe got separated from chassis. I was driving to work and had to hard brake to void a collision with another vehicle all of a sudden vehicle shifted to the left and I ended up on a curb. Further inspection vehicle`s rear subframe rotted out due to rust. Also, both rear brake lines from abs module to calipers are damaged due to corrosion. I ended up replacing both brake lines and did https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2154093 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear subframe got separated from chassis. I was driving to work and had to hard brake to void a collision with another vehicle all of a sudden vehicle shifted to the left and I ended up on a curb. Further inspection vehicle`s rear subframe rotted out due to rust. Also, both rear brake lines from abs module to calipers are damaged due to corrosion. I ended up replacing both brake lines and did https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2153875 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes Benz issued a recall and extended a warranty on its 2003-2005 E Class SBC braking systems (recall # 2005110001) and extended the warranty to 25 years; the 2006 E Class models have the exact same SBC braking system but is not included in the recall. Mercedes needs to add the 2006 E Class models to recall # 2005110001. My 2006 is experiencing the same SBC issues the 2003-2005 models are kno https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e350#complaint-2153876 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes Benz issued a recall and extended a warranty on its 2003-2005 E Class SBC braking systems (recall # 2005110001) and extended the warranty to 25 years; the 2006 E Class models have the exact same SBC braking system but is not included in the recall. Mercedes needs to add the 2006 E Class models to recall # 2005110001. My 2006 is experiencing the same SBC issues the 2003-2005 models are kno