Mercedes-Benz E350 years to avoid
More than twice the E350's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz E350 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes-Benz E350 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system757
- Airbags397
- Engine227
- Brakes210
- Electrical181
- Transmission130
- Suspension117
- Body106
- Steering91
- Seats71
- Wheels56
- Visibility56
Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz E350
Mercedes-Benz E350 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 3 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 6 | Brakes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 92 | 9 | Driver assistance | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 85 | 13 | Electrical | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 90 | 8 | Engine | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 94 | 7 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | 68 | 51 | Electrical | 39,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 80 | 31 | Electrical | 25,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 278 | Brakes | 47,200 | 8 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 25 | 164 | Airbags | 45,000 | 6 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 18 | 217 | Airbags | 70,000 | 7 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 19 | 223 | Airbags | 59,400 | 5 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 27 | 184 | Airbags | 65,000 | 4 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 60 | 65 | Fuel system | 84,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 27 | 174 | Fuel system | 86,876 | 4 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 351 | Fuel system | 76,000 | 5 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 400 | Fuel system | 90,000 | 4 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 89 | 15 | Brakes | 85,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 93 | 10 | Fuel system | 135,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 94 | 7 | Electrical | 76,000 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 45
Mercedes-Benz E350 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Engine
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received...
- Engine
- Visibility/wiper
- Engine
- The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year...
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has...
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz E350
What years of the Mercedes-Benz E350 should you avoid?
2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz E350's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 400, mostly about fuel system and engine.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz E350?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz E350?
Fuel system, with 757 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (397) and engine (227).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
45 recalls between 2003 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 12.
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