Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,216 owner complaints and 45 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E350, across 22 model years (2003–2026). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (399). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Mercedes-Benz E350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical E350 year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 E350: 399 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 E350: 350 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2014 E350: 278 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 E350: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2025 E350: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2024 E350: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 537 | 17 | 4 |
| Air Bags problems | 396 | 12 | 30 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 227 | 15 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 196 | 15 | 11 |
| Service Brakes problems | 186 | 16 | 12 |
| Electrical System problems | 179 | 22 | 6 |
| Power Train problems | 130 | 16 | 8 |
| Suspension problems | 117 | 13 | 7 |
| Structure problems | 106 | 13 | 12 |
| Steering | 91 | 13 | 9 |
| Seats | 71 | 11 | 1 |
| Wheels | 56 | 11 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 12 | 18 |
| Tires | 45 | 12 | 1 |
| Visibility | 33 | 10 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 9 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 7 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mercedes-Benz E350 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2012: air bags (84)
- 2011: air bags (108)
- 2010: air bags (68)
- 2008: fuel/propulsion system (65)
- 2007: fuel/propulsion system (177) · fuel system, gasoline (79)
- 2006: fuel/propulsion system (144) · fuel system, gasoline (78) · engine (50)
All Mercedes-Benz E350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 E350 | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2025 E350 | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 E350 | 5 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 E350 | 6 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2022 E350 | 9 | 3 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2021 E350 | 13 | 12 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 E350 | 8 | 6 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 E350 | 7 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2016 E350 | 51 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 E350 | 31 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 E350 | 278 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 E350 | 163 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 E350 | 217 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 E350 | 223 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 E350 | 184 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 E350 | 64 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 E350 | 173 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 E350 | 350 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 E350 | 399 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 E350 | 15 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 E350 | 10 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 E350 | 7 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz E350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (399), 2007 (350), 2008 (173), 2009 (64), 2010 (184), 2011 (223), 2012 (217), 2013 (163), 2014 (278), 2015 (31), 2016 (51) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical E350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz E350?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 537 complaints across 17 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
45 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.