Mercedes-Benz E350 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350 across 16 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (37% of reports).
- 186service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 68 of 186 complaints (37%)
- Rear subframe: mentioned in 37 of 186 complaints (20%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 11 of 186 complaints (6%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 10 of 186 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Mercedes-Benz E350 at $3,550, and half of them between $2,800 and $4,550.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2026), 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 service brakes problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz E350 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 E350 | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2021 E350 | 1 | 8% | 24,001 |
| 2017 E350 | 1 | 14% | 18,700 |
| 2016 E350 | 3 | 6% | 26,350 |
| 2015 E350 | 4 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2014 E350 | 46 | 17% | 41,000 |
| 2013 E350 | 29 | 18% | 35,000 |
| 2012 E350 | 19 | 9% | 65,000 |
| 2011 E350 | 13 | 6% | 65,500 |
| 2010 E350 | 11 | 6% | 91,500 |
| 2009 E350 | 2 | 3% | 86,345 |
| 2008 E350 | 4 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2007 E350 | 2 | 1% | 105,275 |
| 2006 E350 | 46 | 12% | 131,000 |
| 2005 E350 | 3 | 20% | 130,000 |
| 2004 E350 | 1 | 10% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the 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.
The failure was when I hit the brakes hard in an emergency braking situation and the car very eratically and violently veered to the left. There was no warning and thank God there was no car coming in the left lane otherwise it would have been a broad side hit. I was doing 55 mph. We had the car…
Vehicle subframe corrosion (manufacturer extended warranty offered). Rear brake lines corroded/leaking. Vehicle leaks fuel; steel fuel line corroded. Vehicle has about 105k miles. Minor fire started when yard maintenance came in contact with fuel saturated ground where vehicle had been parked/moved…
Brake failure due to leaking brake fluid after dealership conducted rear sub frame extended warranty coverage replacement and recent brake fluid services and after two (2) multi point inspections including video and reported âno items failedâ and âno items cautioned.â Vehicle was released…
Brake line failure. Front section of the line that feeds the rear wheels leaked while traveling. Warning light came on. Purchased brake fluid and drove to local service provider. The rear section left to right above subframe was found to be rotted, but not leaking yet. Local service provider…
I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding my 2010 E350 (VIN # [XXX] ). I have taken great pride in owning and maintaining this vehicle, and I want to share my concerns based on my recent experience. I have consistently kept this car well-maintained, following all recommended service…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes-Benz E350s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about service brakes for the Mercedes-Benz E350. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercedes-Benz E350 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,550 (half paid between $2,800 and $4,550), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 68 of 186 complaints, followed by “rear subframe” (37).
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- Suspension problems (117)
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