2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, 51% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (29% of reports).
- 177fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 51 of 177 complaints (29%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 22 of 177 complaints (12%)
- Smell gas: mentioned in 20 of 177 complaints (11%)
- Inside outside: mentioned in 20 of 177 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 at $3,400, and half of them between $2,050 and $4,100.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 149 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 177 complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 E350 | 2 | 15% | — |
| 2020 E350 | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2017 E350 | 2 | 29% | 27,500 |
| 2016 E350 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2015 E350 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2014 E350 | 24 | 9% | 11,000 |
| 2013 E350 | 7 | 4% | 36,295 |
| 2012 E350 | 27 | 12% | 74,500 |
| 2011 E350 | 28 | 13% | 59,400 |
| 2010 E350 | 18 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2009 E350 | 27 | 42% | 98,000 |
| 2008 E350 | 65 | 38% | 92,151 |
| 2007 E350 | 177 | 51% | 80,000 |
| 2006 E350 | 144 | 36% | 96,750 |
| 2005 E350 | 2 | 13% | 51,017 |
| 2004 E350 | 7 | 70% | 135,000 |
| 2003 E350 | 2 | 29% | 188,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Fuel smell coming from the rear, car is a pzev and out of warranty, smell is very strong and i am unable to drive it with a child in the back because they get dizzy. Unable to fill up with gas up to a certain point or smell will linger.
Fuel sending unit warranty was extended but only for a short time. Mine has failed and gas is leaking into the car and MB wonât honor warranty because it expired on my car and entire fuel tank has to be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 177 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 (51% of the 350 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,400 (half paid between $2,050 and $4,100), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 51 of 177 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (22).
Other 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
See all 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all E350 years.