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2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical problems

12 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,536. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
39,536
crashes
2
recalls
2

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

CommunicationReported November 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:
Risk
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Recall number 19V787000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported March 14, 2017 · 51 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 17V177000 · Recall details

What 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the gentleman. the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance as it was a total loss withn damages more than 14k

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

my car has always had an issue with the extension of the steering column. On [XXX] I had the experience of my entire steering wheel locking up totally. once I reached the repair center of Mercedes Benz I was informed that the anti theft system was no longer working. I was also informed there were several cars in the dealership with the identical same problem.. this was a very dangerous experience and has and will cost me a lot of money, as well as a safety issue as I was traveling from Atlanta to tx, 4 hrs out managed to pull off the hwy and that's where my car was towed from, leaving me in the middle of no where for 10 hrs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Electrical · NJ · crash

While driving, car suddenly goes to park, and stops , I was rear ended because of the sudden stop. When approaching red light, as soon as I start slowing down, it would without warning change gear to Park and would stop. In a heavy traffic, as soon as I started slowing down would go straight to Park and stop on the middle of highway. Mercedes Benz is aware of this problem, since they issued a bulletin for EIS ( Electronic ignition switch)

Filed Nov 30, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MA

Automatic Transmission shifts into Park while driving under 6km/h - resulting in sudden stops when pulling onto a road or into an intersection. The creates very unsafe driving conditions. Please refer to attached XENTRY Bulletin issued: Daimler AG 7-09-2015

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 39,536 miles · MO

Failed cam selenoid triggered check engine light. Throwing codes because oil has traveled into the wire harness. Body/wire harness replacement as well as affected 02 sensors from oil saturation

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 46,788 miles · IL

The blind spot assist (bsa) system is malfunctioning and causes intermittent problems to the headlights malfunctioning during driving or dashboard messages flashing while driving. This problem is widely reported on mercedes e350 4matic cars across multi year models. Mercedes is unwilling to share data of this systemic failures. This should be a recall for defective bsa system components

Filed Jul 4, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 54,000 miles · TX

I was told my battery did not pass medtronics testing during scheduled maintenance service but I chose not to replace battery at that time, exactly 1 week later my car does not start while out running errands. I try to jump start vehicle and still unable to start it...I have it towed to the dealership it was at 1 week prior. They replace battery at $425 then tell me that my car still won't start. They run other diagnostic tests and tell me that my key is not recognizing the steering wheel; that the steering wheel lock module needs to be replaced at a cost of $1409. My car is still under warranty although, but I am being told that this steering lock issue is not covered under warranty.

Filed Dec 9, 2017 · Electrical, Seat belts · 40,000 miles · FL

Pre-safe warning light came on see operators manuel instructed to take to dealer.repair involves defective wiring harness not covered under warranty. Car was in motion when warning light came on.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

Ad blu heater failure with check eng light multiple failures and codes.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Electrical · 900 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes benz e350. While driving 5 MPH, all the electrical functions failed in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 900.

Questions about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,536 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical?

Yes, 2 recalls: 19V787000, 17V177000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercedes-Benz E350 have the most electrical problems?

The Mercedes-Benz E350 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2014 (38 complaints), 2006 (19 complaints) and 2008 (19 complaints).

Other 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems

Airbags 47Brakes 32Body 18Engine 15Suspension 13Fuel system 11Steering 10Acceleration 9Wheels 8Transmission 7Visibility 7Driver assistance 4Tires 3Seat belts 2Lights 1Seats 1

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