2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 100 3 crash 2 injury

“I was involved in a head on collision when a motorist driving in the wrong lane hit the front of my car in the evening of 10/2/24. The impact was huge and my car was totaled. However, my airbag did not deploy and I hit my chest and knees very hard against the steering wheel and dashboard. Airbag deployment is a basic safety feature during an accident particularly in a luxury vehicle like Mercedes Benz that is known for its safety record.”
NHTSA complaint #11624539, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, A SNOW PLOW SPED THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT AND THE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRASH WAS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,956. UPDATED 03/26/15*LJ UPDATED 06/22/201…”
NHTSA complaint #10681498, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“FREEWAY CAR IN MOTION, TIRE CAME OFF TRUCK AND HIT MY CAR 2016”
NHTSA complaint #10969027, 2016 · crash

Suspension 44 2 crash 2 injury

“ANOTHER CAR MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN AND CAUSED ME TO T-BONE ON HIS PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT OF MY CAR HIT HIS PASSENGER SIDE AND DRAGGED HIS CAR FOR ABOUT 10 FEET. AIR BAGS ON MY CAR DID NOT DEPLOY, SAFETY SYSTEM M-BRACE IN CAR FAILED AND DID NOT CALL SOS EITHER. CAR SAFETY SYSTEM DID NOT DETECT THE CRASH AT ALL. MERCEDES BENZ DID NOT DETECT A CRASH....UPDATED 09-10-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDERS, AND BACK, BRUISED ELBOW, AND HEADACHES AND LOUD RINGING FOR 10 DAYS CAUSED BY THE CRASH. UPDATED 12/16/2014 *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10628111, 2014 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE AND THANK GOD NO OTHER CARS WERE NEXT TO ME. SOMETIMES WHEN I GO OVER 50 THE CAR TENDS TO PULL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION. I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND GOT MY CAR BACK 6MONTHS LATER. THAN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THEY JUST REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP THEY SAID. THE CAR HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BOUGHT IT. SO WHEN THE CAR DECIDED TO PULL TO THE LEFT I WAS PULLING WITH ALL MY STRENGTH TO JUST KEEP THE WHEEL STRAIGHT BUT I HAD NO CONTROL AND SPUN AROUND 5 TIMES N LANDED BACKWARDS ON THE TURNPIKE FACING ON COMING TRAFFIC. I'M SO UPSET THAT I NEVER GO…”
NHTSA complaint #10640964, 2011 · crash

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact's wife was able to stop the vehicle from crashing into a concrete curb. The contact stated a nearby independent mechanic assisted the contact, and the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured brake line due to corrosion. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it…”
NHTSA complaint #11643335, 2025

Fuel/Propulsion System 22

“Smell gasoline on driver side. Can’t fill tank up or the smell is unbearable. Gas consumption is high. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise, and ticking on driver side.”
NHTSA complaint #11654400, 2025

“Smell gasoline when tank get filled up. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise , power steering pump also”
NHTSA complaint #11575979, 2024

“This is in regard to E350 2010. Gas smell after tank fill up (only when full). Fuel pump cover on the driver side under the back seat. The tank cover (plastic) breaks and leaks. Similar problem was noted on previous models (2009) and recall was issued. [XXX] Very hazardous (Flammable and combustible) and the dealer stated that it is a common problem. I removed the back seat and is gasoline leaking and accumulating above the cover. Similar problem occurred on the cover on the right side and was replaced. The plastic cover on both sides breaks and leaks gasoline into the car. Should be recalled…”
NHTSA complaint #11562448, 2023

Unknown Or Other 22

“while driving once I start braking once the car is around 3mph it shifts from drive into Park and abruptly comes to a stop. Sometimes I am able to put it back into Drive sometimes I have to turn the car off and reinsert the key just to get it back into drive. Normally happens after an hour or so of driving the when I try to come to a complete stop the car will automatically shift into park. This is very dangerous as it can ruin the transmission also the person driving behind me can run into the back of my car. Is there any recall for this issue”
NHTSA complaint #11700592, 2025

“August 2024, while driving on a 4 lane highway at 65 mph, a warning appeared on gauge cluster saying that Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control inoperable. This caused the car to reduce power, requiring me to quickly pull over. The car continued running but I was limited on mph and gear selection (aka Limp Mode). I turned the car off, allowing the systems to reset. After driving approximately 1 miles, the same warnings appeared. Fortunately, I was within a mile from home at the time so I was able to "Limp" the car home. The next day, I checked the car again by driving in my neighbo…”
NHTSA complaint #11625902, 2024

“Rear suspension control arm bracket rusted, broken off from frame of vehicle makes a slight to moderate sound when driving or going off bumps I avoid rough surfaces, I drive at a respectable speed ,I never came across as long I owed this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11531323, 2023

Electrical System 20 2 crash 1 injury

“I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AT MY CONDOMINIUM BUILDING IN SARASOTA AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE SOMETHING FROM THE WINDSHIELD (I BELIEVED THE CAR WAS IN PARK -- BUT IT COULD HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE IT OR I POSSIBLY NICKED IT ON MY WAY OUT OF THE CAR). I STARTED TO MOVE OUT OF THE CAR, WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE -- ABOUT 90% OF MY BODY WEIGHT WAS OUT OF THE CAR AND THEN I TOOK MY RIGHT FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACKWARDS AND I WAS SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT DOOR OF THE CAR AND THE CAR ITSELF -- I DOVE TO THE GROUND TO AVOID BEING HIT BY THE DOOR…”
NHTSA complaint #10550105, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE AND THANK GOD NO OTHER CARS WERE NEXT TO ME. SOMETIMES WHEN I GO OVER 50 THE CAR TENDS TO PULL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION. I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND GOT MY CAR BACK 6MONTHS LATER. THAN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THEY JUST REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP THEY SAID. THE CAR HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BOUGHT IT. SO WHEN THE CAR DECIDED TO PULL TO THE LEFT I WAS PULLING WITH ALL MY STRENGTH TO JUST KEEP THE WHEEL STRAIGHT BUT I HAD NO CONTROL AND SPUN AROUND 5 TIMES N LANDED BACKWARDS ON THE TURNPIKE FACING ON COMING TRAFFIC. I'M SO UPSET THAT I NEVER GO…”
NHTSA complaint #10640964, 2011 · crash

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. The contact parked the vehicle and opened the hood. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed pieces of the serpentine belt on the engine. The contact turned the vehicle off. The contact went to a nearby Auto Parts store and purchased a new serpentine belt. The contact replaced the serpentine belt, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that upon ch…”
NHTSA complaint #11644645, 2025

Engine 16 1 crash 2 injury

“ANOTHER CAR MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN AND CAUSED ME TO T-BONE ON HIS PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT OF MY CAR HIT HIS PASSENGER SIDE AND DRAGGED HIS CAR FOR ABOUT 10 FEET. AIR BAGS ON MY CAR DID NOT DEPLOY, SAFETY SYSTEM M-BRACE IN CAR FAILED AND DID NOT CALL SOS EITHER. CAR SAFETY SYSTEM DID NOT DETECT THE CRASH AT ALL. MERCEDES BENZ DID NOT DETECT A CRASH....UPDATED 09-10-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDERS, AND BACK, BRUISED ELBOW, AND HEADACHES AND LOUD RINGING FOR 10 DAYS CAUSED BY THE CRASH. UPDATED 12/16/2014 *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10628111, 2014 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“fast acceleration then slow down goes into limp mode . happens when passing a car or taking off fast like entering into traffic . very dangerous. will be calling mercedes benz tomorrow. bought car used approximately 4 months ago. thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11676061, 2025

“Smell gasoline on driver side. Can’t fill tank up or the smell is unbearable. Gas consumption is high. Engine light is on , suspension make a lot of noise, and ticking on driver side.”
NHTSA complaint #11654400, 2025

Power Train 16 1 crash 1 injury

“I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AT MY CONDOMINIUM BUILDING IN SARASOTA AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE SOMETHING FROM THE WINDSHIELD (I BELIEVED THE CAR WAS IN PARK -- BUT IT COULD HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE IT OR I POSSIBLY NICKED IT ON MY WAY OUT OF THE CAR). I STARTED TO MOVE OUT OF THE CAR, WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE -- ABOUT 90% OF MY BODY WEIGHT WAS OUT OF THE CAR AND THEN I TOOK MY RIGHT FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACKWARDS AND I WAS SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT DOOR OF THE CAR AND THE CAR ITSELF -- I DOVE TO THE GROUND TO AVOID BEING HIT BY THE DOOR…”
NHTSA complaint #10550105, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Car shifts into park when I stop, does not happen all the time, no check engine light, no warning, don't know it shifted until I try to move forward. last time I drove the car it did it as I was stopping, made a funny grind noise, no warning lights or bells will contact dealer. this is very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11454352, 2022

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted to PARK before the vehicle came to a full stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the failure was related to TSB - LI54.25-P-056472. The contact was informed that the Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the warranty had expired and the TSB was not associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11452840, 2021

Service Brakes 15 1 crash

“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AS HE APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION, BUT THEY FAILED TO RESPOND. FINALLY, AFTER GOING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT, HE CAME TO A FULL STOP. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10432291, 2011 · crash

“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 schedules and ensuring that any necessary repairs were handled promptly. Up until now, I have not experienced any significant issues with the vehicle. It has been reliable, well cared for, and in excellent condition. Recently, when the brake line indicator came on, I immediately took the vehicle to a…”
NHTSA complaint #11730465, 2026

“Car was found to have the rear subframe corrosion for issue. But also the brake lines were corroded very badly. They should be covered under the rear subframe extended warranty replacement. The rear brake lines are an frequent issue and almost always shows up when the subframe begins to rot. Also the pattern of the corrosion seems to be consistent across multiple incidents. Look at photos I uploaded and the Reddit post; identical. Look at this post from Reddit, almost identical corrosion on the rear brake lines as mine. Furthermore, it always is the rear brake lines, almost never the front…”
NHTSA complaint #11711970, 2026

Structure 15 2 crash 2 injury

“ANOTHER CAR MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN AND CAUSED ME TO T-BONE ON HIS PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT OF MY CAR HIT HIS PASSENGER SIDE AND DRAGGED HIS CAR FOR ABOUT 10 FEET. AIR BAGS ON MY CAR DID NOT DEPLOY, SAFETY SYSTEM M-BRACE IN CAR FAILED AND DID NOT CALL SOS EITHER. CAR SAFETY SYSTEM DID NOT DETECT THE CRASH AT ALL. MERCEDES BENZ DID NOT DETECT A CRASH....UPDATED 09-10-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDERS, AND BACK, BRUISED ELBOW, AND HEADACHES AND LOUD RINGING FOR 10 DAYS CAUSED BY THE CRASH. UPDATED 12/16/2014 *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10628111, 2014 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“FREEWAY CAR IN MOTION, TIRE CAME OFF TRUCK AND HIT MY CAR 2016”
NHTSA complaint #10969027, 2016 · crash

“Car was found to have the rear subframe corrosion for issue. But also the brake lines were corroded very badly. They should be covered under the rear subframe extended warranty replacement. The rear brake lines are an frequent issue and almost always shows up when the subframe begins to rot. Also the pattern of the corrosion seems to be consistent across multiple incidents. Look at photos I uploaded and the Reddit post; identical. Look at this post from Reddit, almost identical corrosion on the rear brake lines as mine. Furthermore, it always is the rear brake lines, almost never the front…”
NHTSA complaint #11711970, 2026

Steering 9

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. The contact parked the vehicle and opened the hood. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed pieces of the serpentine belt on the engine. The contact turned the vehicle off. The contact went to a nearby Auto Parts store and purchased a new serpentine belt. The contact replaced the serpentine belt, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that upon ch…”
NHTSA complaint #11644645, 2025

“Steering wheel stopped turning. Steering pump has failed. My 17 year old daughter got so scared while driving it. Very dangerous. Always got serviced on time. It has only 76500 miles on it. The mechanic has no idea how this happened. Cost to repair is $4500 and he is thinking maybe there is a recall for it . It got towed to the shop and it had a full service done 2 weeks before . I am glad my daughter was not driving on the highway at the time of this incident”
NHTSA complaint #11549298, 2023

“My family has owned this vehicle since 2013 when it was purchased from the local Mercedes dealership as certified pre-owned. In the past few years, we have had to have several of the rear brake lines replaced due to rust. The last time, we were told by the mechanic that the complete rear subframe would have to be replaced due to rust. Specifically the attachment points from the subframe to the rear suspension have completely rusted through. I contacted the dealership where the car was purchased. They stated they are aware of this issue on almost all of the cars of that period but offered…”
NHTSA complaint #11482416, 2022

Exterior Lighting 5

“All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT.”
NHTSA complaint #11718667, 2025

“The turn signal light malfunction , when i turn the signal light to Rt. the dashboard signal light going LT. , and when turn to the lt. the dashboard signal going RT. This happen accidentally , not all the time . but when it happened it was very risky. At the same time a dashboard massage appear and reading (( Blind spot warning disabled)) First time happened to me; i pulled over , turned the engine off , turned it on again , problem resolved. First thing i did i made i search online , i found that many people are mentioning this problem . and some made a diagnosis of steering control u…”
NHTSA complaint #11639934, 2024

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring and shifted LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V168000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical Stability Control, Engine, and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11508965, 2022

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4 1 crash

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE AND THANK GOD NO OTHER CARS WERE NEXT TO ME. SOMETIMES WHEN I GO OVER 50 THE CAR TENDS TO PULL IN ANOTHER DIRECTION. I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND GOT MY CAR BACK 6MONTHS LATER. THAN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THEY JUST REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP THEY SAID. THE CAR HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BOUGHT IT. SO WHEN THE CAR DECIDED TO PULL TO THE LEFT I WAS PULLING WITH ALL MY STRENGTH TO JUST KEEP THE WHEEL STRAIGHT BUT I HAD NO CONTROL AND SPUN AROUND 5 TIMES N LANDED BACKWARDS ON THE TURNPIKE FACING ON COMING TRAFFIC. I'M SO UPSET THAT I NEVER GO…”
NHTSA complaint #10640964, 2011 · crash

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring and shifted LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V168000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical Stability Control, Engine, and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11508965, 2022

“TWICE, RECENTLY WHILE UNDER HARD ACCELERATION OF OVERTAKING OTHER CARS THE FAULT "ESC INOPERATIVE" APPEARED ON THE DASH ALONG WITH THE WARNING LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE DURING THE INITIATION OF AN OVERTAKING ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND ANOTHER TIME AT 75 MPH WHILE OVERTAKING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY. IN BOTH INSTANCES, VEHICLE WAS UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, AND THE FAILURE APPEARED IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THE FAULT APPEARS, THE CAR IS SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERPOWERED AT ALL SPEEDS AND HAS DIFFICULTY ACHIEVING THE ACCELERATION NEEDED IN SUCH CONDITIONS. AT LOW SPEEDS IT IS…”
NHTSA complaint #10626103, 2014

Seats 4

“SEATS TORN IN SEAM FOR A WHILE . STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK AND EVENTUALLY GREW OVER YEARS . MERCEDES NEEDS TO DO BETTER , THIS SEAMS TO BE COMMON WITH YOUR CARS”
NHTSA complaint #11350593, 2018

“AT 5 YEARS MY FRONT HEATED SEATS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DRIVERS SEAT RIPPED ACROSS WHERE I THOUGHT THERE WAS A SEAM. AFTER RESEARCHING OTHER 2010 E350'S WITH MB TECH SEATS, THEY ALL APPEAR TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HAVE CONTACTED MBUSA MANY TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS AND HAVE RECEIVED NO ANSWER OR SOLUTION. IF YOU ALSO LOOK AT ADS OF THESE VEHICLES FOR SALE BY OWNER, YOU WILL SEE THE SAME ISSUE. THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO DRIVE THIS CAR ARE; ME AND I'M 135LBS AND MY MOTHER 93LBS, SO WE ARE NOT OVER WEIGHT AND PUTTING EXTRA STRESS ON THE SEATS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN…”
NHTSA complaint #11083156, 2015

“THE STITCH SEAM OF THE "MB TEXTURE" OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY BURST UPON MY ENTERING AND SITTING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK FREEZES AND HAS NOT BEEN OPERABLE VIA THE KEY REMOTE SINCE THEN.”
NHTSA complaint #10731629, 2015

Vehicle Speed Control 4 2 crash 1 injury

“I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AT MY CONDOMINIUM BUILDING IN SARASOTA AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE SOMETHING FROM THE WINDSHIELD (I BELIEVED THE CAR WAS IN PARK -- BUT IT COULD HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE IT OR I POSSIBLY NICKED IT ON MY WAY OUT OF THE CAR). I STARTED TO MOVE OUT OF THE CAR, WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE -- ABOUT 90% OF MY BODY WEIGHT WAS OUT OF THE CAR AND THEN I TOOK MY RIGHT FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACKWARDS AND I WAS SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT DOOR OF THE CAR AND THE CAR ITSELF -- I DOVE TO THE GROUND TO AVOID BEING HIT BY THE DOOR…”
NHTSA complaint #10550105, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY HEALTH CLUB. AS I WAS ABOUT TO STOP, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED GOING INTO THE CURB, UP A DIRT BERM AND OVER SOME VERY LARGE BOULDERS. I NEVER MADE IT OVER THE BERM BECAUSE THE CAR GOT LODGED ONTO OF A LARGE ROCK. WHEN IT WAS OVER, IT TOOK A COUPLE OF SECONDS, I KNOW THAT MY FOOT WAS PUSHING HARD ON MY BRAKE. HOWEVER, I DOUBT THAT WOULD HAVE STOPPED THE CAR. I WILL REPORT THIS TO MERCEDES BENZ, HAVE IT CHECKED, BUT I AM NOT OPTIMISTIC THEY WILL FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10439321, 2011 · crash

“WHEN ACCELERATING HARD, THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER AND GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE'. THIS IS A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS POSITION TO BE IN. IF YOU'RE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A CEMENT WALL RIGHT NEXT TO YOU AND EVERYONE IS GOING WELL OVER 80 AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER, YOU'RE A SITTING DUCK. THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE IT ACROSS 4-6 LANES TO PULL OVER, TURN OFF THE CAR AND WAIT 20 SECONDS TO RESET AND START AGAIN. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS AND MERCEDES IS DENYING THE ISSUE. IT'S A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 4 YEARS NOW AND NO HELP FROM MERCEDES. THIS…”
NHTSA complaint #11203617, 2015

Equipment 3 1 crash 1 injury

“WE LEASED MERCEDES E350 YEAR 2010 IN FEBRUARY. CAR'S RESPONSE WAS VERY GOOD AND WE LIKED THE CAR VERY MUCH. ON JUNE 16 I DROVE THE CAR ON FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 23 MILES THEN ON THE ROAD FOR ANOTHER MILE WITH COUPLE OF RED LIGHT STOPS. THEN I TURNED LEFT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND RIGHT TURN IN TO THE PARKING SPOT. AS I WAS ABOUT TO PARK I HEARD ENGINE REVVING UP , (THIS SOUND I NEVER HEARD BEFORE EVEN WHEN I STARTED THE CAR) CAR LUNGED FORWARD ON THE PARKING MEDIAN WITH GRASS (INCLINE). TO AVOID RUNNING INTO THE CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE I TURNED RIGHT, I STARTED PUMPING THE BREAK, THERE WAS A TREE A…”
NHTSA complaint #10341618, 2010 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE TRUNK RELEASE FEATURE ON MY 2010 E-CLASS MERCEDES-BENZ KEY WILL ENGAGE IN MY POCKET WITHOUT ACTUALLY PRESSING THE BUTTON OCCASIONALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES (APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES) IN THE 4 MONTH PERIOD I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE MOST RECENT OCCASION RESULTED IN EVERYTHING IN MY TRUNK BEING STOLEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. I SUSPECT IT IS THE FLAWED/POOR DESIGN ON THE KEY AS I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER TRUNK RELEASE FUNCTION ON ANY OF MY OTHER CARS. SINCE THE EVENT, I HAVE RESORTED TO THE MANUAL LOCK FEATURE THAT EFFECTIVELY DISABLES THE KEYLESS ENTRY…”
NHTSA complaint #10483021, 2012

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MUTE SWITCH FOR THE RADIO WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MUTE SWITCH WAS SUPPOSED TO STAY OFF UNTIL IT WAS MANUALLY TURNED BACK ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWITCH DISENGAGED RANDOMLY SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY CONCERN WAS WHILE DRIVING AND THE RADIO UNEXPECTEDLY CAME ON. MERCEDES INFORMED HIM THAT WAS THE WAY IT SUPPOSED TO WORK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10354162, 2010

Tires 3

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 EQUIPPED WITH FALCON TIRES, SIZE: 285/25/ZR20 (NA). WHILE UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE INNER WALLS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10904917, 2016

“I BOUGHT THE MERCEDES E350 2010 MODEL ON OCTOBER OF 2010 AND ABOUT NOV 30, MY LEFT SIDE TIRE IS BUST OPEN SECONDARY TO POT HOLE GRAVEL, THE INCIDENCE IS VERY SCARY, ALL THE SUDDEN CAR IS I FULL STOP AND LEAN TO THE LEFT SIDE. I HAVE TO CHANGE THE TIRE AND WENT TO THE MERCEDES DEALER AND OTHER TIRES SHOP FOR REPAIR. THEN I WAS HEARD THIS COMBINATION OF TIRES 245/40 R18 97V WHICH IS RIM IS 18 INCHES AND TIRES THICKNESS IN THE SIDE ARE TO THIN WHICH MAKE EASILY RUPTURE WITH SLIGHT CONTACT OF ANY SHARP. I AM FEELING OF INSECURITY FOR FLAT TIRES ANYTIME EVEN I BOUGHT THE NEWEST MODEL LUXURY CAR. I…”
NHTSA complaint #10372361, 2010

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES E350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRE REPLACED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER FRONT TIRE BECAME FLAT SO HE HAD THAT ONE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT 'NO OTHER TIRE WAS THE SAFEST TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE' AND THE MANUFACTURER'S TIRE WAS THE BEST FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,3…”
NHTSA complaint #10325372, 2010

Wheels 3 1 crash

“FREEWAY CAR IN MOTION, TIRE CAME OFF TRUCK AND HIT MY CAR 2016”
NHTSA complaint #10969027, 2016 · crash

“Rear subframe corrosion and failure. Based on my queries this apparently a common issue. I am adding my report to add weight to this common issue. Vehicle is approximately 13 years old, is in good condition, and has not suffered any accidents affecting the rear subframe. Overall only minimal rust or corrosion is found during a visual inspection while on a lift. This vehicle has passed annual inspections as required by Virginia state law. The rear subframe has rusted from the inside. This corrosion was not visible from the outside, which is why it was not found in the annual inspections.…”
NHTSA complaint #11544758, 2023

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS TORN APART. THE CONTACT INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL; THE WHEEL AND TIRE WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,697 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10372486, 2010

Fuel System 2

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350W. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor within the interior of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel filter flange. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11555266, 2022

“THE ENGINE CEASED TO HAVE POWER AND STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY IN COMMUTE TRAFFIC. THE GAS TANK HAD MORE THAN HALF A TANK OF FUEL. THE FUEL TANK IN THIS MODEL IS UNDER THE REAR SEAT. BECAUSE THE DRIVE SHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL ARE IN THIS AREA THE GAS TANK IS IN TWO SECTIONS BUT CONNECTED. THERE IS A PUMP IN ONE SECTION WHICH TRANSFERS FUEL TO THE OTHER SECTION WHEN THAT SECTION GETS LOW. THE PUMP FAILED AND STOPPED TRANSFERRING FUEL. THE MECHANIC HAD NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM. A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS ORDERED FROM MERCEDES IN LOS ANGELES AS THE CAR WAS TOO NEW TO HAVE THE PART LOCALLY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10596477, 2014

Lane Departure 2

“All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT.”
NHTSA complaint #11718667, 2025

“The turn signal light malfunction , when i turn the signal light to Rt. the dashboard signal light going LT. , and when turn to the lt. the dashboard signal going RT. This happen accidentally , not all the time . but when it happened it was very risky. At the same time a dashboard massage appear and reading (( Blind spot warning disabled)) First time happened to me; i pulled over , turned the engine off , turned it on again , problem resolved. First thing i did i made i search online , i found that many people are mentioning this problem . and some made a diagnosis of steering control u…”
NHTSA complaint #11639934, 2024

Visibility 2

“THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 AT 8:00 AM EST. I WAS TRAVELING ON INDIANA HIGHWAY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AS I WAS LISTENING TO THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. AS I WAS DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. I SWERVED TO THE LEFT IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS UNSURE WHAT THE EXPLOSION WAS OR CAME FROM. AS SOON AS I HEARD THE EXPLOSION, THICK PIECES OF GLASS FELL FROM THE SUNROOF. LARGE PIECES OF GLASS FELL ON THE BACK SEAT. GLASS FELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AS PIECES OF GLASS FELL ON MY SHOULDERS AND ON THE DRIVER'S…”
NHTSA complaint #10679491, 2015

“IN JUNE 2011, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IN THE CORNER, ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM. AT TIME OF THE BREAK, THERE WAS AN IMPACT SOUND, AS IF A PEBBLE HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANY OBJECT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. IN OCTOBER 2011, THE WINDSHIELD BROKE AGAIN IN JUST ABOUT THE SAME SPOT ON THE WINDSHIELD, UNDER THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS, THIS TIME IN A DIFFERENT STATE. IT JUST SEEM LIKE AN UNLIKELY COINCIDENT. COULD THERE BE A DEFECT IN THE GLASS? *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10446730, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2010 BMW 535I XDRIVE. I WENT INTO THE GARAGE TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING WEDNESDAY, 10/28/09 AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I MOVED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE TO SEE IF IT WOULD RESET, I STARTED THE CAR UP AGAIN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON AND THE CAR CONTINUED SHAKING, I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 50FT TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP SHAKING AND LIGHT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT DID NOT. I DROVE THE CAR BACK INTO THE GARAGE AND WAITED ABOUT A 1/2 HOUR TO TRY IT AGAIN IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEPA…”
NHTSA complaint #10290089, 2009

Traction Control System 1

“WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, (BELOW POSTED SAFE SPEED LIMIT), THE FRONT BRAKES APPLIED JERKING THE CAR FIRST ONE DIRECTION AND THEN THE OTHER. THE DASH TRACTION CONTROL LITE CAME ON MOMENTARILY AS THE EVENT TOOK PLACE. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFFING ON THE OUTER TREAD OF EACH FRONT TIRE. MERCEDES TECHNICIANS RULED THE CAR WAS REACTING ACCORDING TO DESIGN AND THE CAUSE WAS WORN TIRES (EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES STILL HAD 5/32 INCH OF TREAD LEFT. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL CONTINENTAL 245/40 R 18 TIRES THAT CAME ON THE C…”
NHTSA complaint #10459541, 2004