Mercedes-Benz E350 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350 across 13 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “rear subframe” (36% of reports).
- 117suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $4,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 56%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.
- Rear subframe: mentioned in 42 of 117 complaints (36%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 17 of 117 complaints (15%)
- Brake lines: mentioned in 11 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Mercedes-Benz E350 at $4,850, and half of them between $3,450 and $5,600.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2025), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 32 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz E350 suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:axle assembly; suspension:rearDo not drive
Model years: 2025
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, and E450 4MATIC station wagon vehicles. The camber strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier, possibly resulting in separation of the bracket from the rear axle carrier.
Risk: Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015.
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
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.
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…
While braking from highway speeds or any other speed, the vehicle becomes unstable and pulls to the left, making it difficult to maintain control. During hard braking, the vehicle does not track straight and requires steering correction to remain in its lane, creating a significant safety hazard…
The rear subframe is defective and subject to premature corrosion and failure of parts that connect to the rear suspension. Due to the fracturing of the joints connecting to the suspension, my car was at risk of going out of control when needing to brake at higher speeds. The way the suspension…
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…
The failed component is a fuel pump, and it is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk due to the following: 1) Sudden engine stalling 2) Dangerous power loss while accelerating 3) Potential fire risks; a damaged fuel pump assembley can cause fuel…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes-Benz E350s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,850 (half paid between $3,450 and $5,600), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most frequent phrase is “rear subframe”, in 42 of 117 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (17).
Other Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (537)
- Air Bags problems (396)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (227)
- Engine problems (196)
- Service Brakes problems (186)
- Electrical System problems (179)
- Power Train problems (130)
- Structure problems (106)
See all Mercedes-Benz E350 problems.