Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz E350 model year from 2003–2026 using 2,228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 45 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2014, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2006, which drew far more complaints than other E350 years at the same age. The best years are 2017, 2015 and 2020.

22model years
2,228complaints
45recalls
2014, 2011worst years
2017, 2015best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz E350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202652.5×1ElectricalFew
202551.7×2ElectricalFew
202481.7×5ElectricalAverage
20236−30%3Wheel & TireAverage
20229−40%3Collision AvoidanceGood
202113−45%12EngineGood
20208−71%6EngineGood
20177−91%—EngineGood
201651−52%5ElectricalGood
201531−74%6ElectricalGood
20142782.6×8BrakeAvoid
20131641.5×6AirbagCaution
20122171.9×7AirbagCaution
20112232.1×5AirbagAvoid
20101841.7×4AirbagCaution
200964−65%4Fuel SystemGood
20081731.2×4Fuel SystemAverage
20073503.5×5Fuel SystemAvoid
20064003.5×4Fuel SystemAvoid
200515−92%—BrakeGood
200410−98%—Fuel SystemGood
20037−98%—ElectricalGood

* Complaints compared with the median E350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz E350 problems

Latest Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 26V-281 · May 1, 2026 · 144,049 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 25V-240 · Apr 11, 2025 · 14 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Power train › Axle assembly

NHTSA recall 24V-941 · Dec 18, 2024 · 17 vehiclesDo not drive

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.

Remedy: 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.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 24V-874 · Nov 19, 2024 · 33,456 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-688 · Sep 13, 2024 · 2,025 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024.

All 45 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz E350 should you avoid?

2014, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2006 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other E350 years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2014.

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz E350?

2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other E350 years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2020. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz E350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (756), air bags (398) and engine & cooling (227). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz E350 had?

45 recalls across 2003–2026. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.