2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 350 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. That ranks 2nd out of 22 E350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (177 complaints, 51%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 10 fires, 11 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 350owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 177 | 51% | 80,000 | “fuel tank” (29%) | $3,400 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 79 | 23% | 73,551 | “fuel tank” (38%) | $1,700 |
| Engine | 28 | 8% | 93,623 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 6% | 69,872 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 5% | 88,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 12 | 3% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 3% | 93,164 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 2% | 35,357 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 69,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 94,125 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | 67,600 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 74,563 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 105,275 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | 600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (5)
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Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank (EA13003) — opened Mar 15, 2013, closed Dec 19, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 62 MPH, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the roof, and the sunroof exploded. The contact had previously observed wind whistling near the sunroof seal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to the dealer, the contact was informed that the Carfax History report indicated a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle…
The sunroof seems like it has gone off the track . I am not sure it's locked in and worried it will fly open and fly off the roof of the car
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for…
Recently my wife and I noticed a very strong fuel smell from cabin of this car. When I inspected and lifted the seat there was a puddle of fuel leaked over the sending unit. This is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly for my family especially with 2 young children who are always seating in…
Other Mercedes-Benz E350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 E350 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 E350 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 E350 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 E350 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 E350 | 13 | 12 |
| 2020 E350 | 8 | 6 |
| 2017 E350 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 E350 | 51 | 5 |
| 2015 E350 | 31 | 6 |
| 2014 E350 | 278 | 8 |
| 2013 E350 | 163 | 6 |
| 2012 E350 | 217 | 7 |
| 2011 E350 | 223 | 5 |
| 2010 E350 | 184 | 4 |
| 2009 E350 | 64 | 4 |
| 2008 E350 | 173 | 4 |
| 2007 | 350 | 5 |
| 2006 E350 | 399 | 4 |
| 2005 E350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 E350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 E350 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 177 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E350 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.