Mercedes-Benz E350 transmission failure problems

Filed Jan 4, 2026 · Transmission · MI

With the car only have about 15,000 miles the transmission has failed . I have seen there have been recalls of other models with similar complaints of transmission failure .

Filed Jul 10, 2025 · Transmission · FL

The Mercedes E350, with 22,000 miles suffered a catastrophic transmission failure while driving on the highway. I managed to exit the highway but the car could not be moved and left me stranded.

Filed Apr 4, 2025 · Suspension · FL

This vehicle, with 115,000 miles has been discovered to have had the brackets in the subframe for BOTH rear lateral arms rust through and are broken causing a $5,000 repair estimate. The mechanic who found this (42 years as a mechanic) said he has never seen anything like it. This is a car where I had to replace the transmission at 49,000 miles and the control unit at 62,000 miles (over $13,000 in repairs). I saw through AI search that this problem has been reported many times but has not prompted an investigation. This issue should NEVER happen and is a MAJOR SAFETY threat.

Filed Aug 12, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Motor mounts and transmission mounts continue to fail at intervals or 13,000 miles and again at 16,000 miles. Vibration of transmission is scary. Mercedes has replaced the mounts many times. They refuse to install new Transmission mount now after only 16,000 miles on the replacement. I have contacted MBUSA and they are telling me , they will not help with these substandard parts. Very well-known issue.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Transmission · MS

The vehicle will intermittently go into limp mode with a max speed of 45mph. At a stop vehicle will not accelerate FWD unless transmission is put into park and the vehicle turned off and then re-started. Professional diagnosis suggests the transmission needs to be replaced and this is common for cars with 100k miles or more. Only a Mercedes Authorized Technician with a real time connection to a Mercedes Server can properly perform this task. This is a sub par design that creates a safety hazard. The repair procedure coupled with the frequency of this serious failure makes this vehicle a Lemon. Mercedes Benz Is Totally Responsible.

Filed Jun 27, 2022 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and with an abnormal sound coming from the gear shifter. The contact stated there was a failure with the transmission and the vehicle would not exceed 65 MPH. The transmission was replaced. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer; however, several voicemails left for the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · CA

The engine stalled while in motion and driving over 45 MPH. This is the 2nd time this has occurred. Both times I was travelling over 45 MPH on a large and busy city street and had difficulty steering my car to safety. There are no codes to explain what might be the cause. Replaced the transmission control unit the first time. After removing the key, putting the car in park and waiting for 5-10 minutes, in both occurrences I was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the dealership, which was less than 5 miles from my location.

Filed Oct 14, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · WA

Whining sound from the engine. Gets louder as it goes faster. Took it a mbz dealer in lynnwood washington. They said the car needs a new transmission. The car has 57k miles. Dealer says its very unusual..... Steering wheel was very difficult to turn. This happened when turning the corner in a heavy traffic. Took it to a local mechanic and he had to replace a pump?

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Fuel system · 179,550 miles · AZ

I have been smelling gasoline for months now on the exterior of my car, on 9/9/15 I started the car drove a short distance it died in the middle of the street. I had it towed to mercedes who said I needed a new gas tank installed for 3600.00. I asked about the class action regarding fuel tanks and they told me it only applies to vehicles with plastic gas tanks? I have already been forced to replace the transmission 6800 and the top end of the engine 4400 and now this. Mb needs to pay for this repair in full. Please help! Thank you

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Transmission · 129,000 miles · GA

I was driving my vehicle when suddenly the vehicle began to stop and the transmission appeared to be frozen. As I put my foot on the accelerator the car would increase speed then it would again slow down. When I pulled over I was able to switch off the ignition and restart the engine and resume driving. Once I got to my destination I was able to put the car in reverse with no problem. When I got ready to travel back home I began to experience the same problem. However, I was now able to only drive the car using manual shift or drive in 1st or 2nd gear at 20 to 30 MPH. I had the car evaluated by mercedes in atlanta and was told there was some problem with some type of transmission pump and that I will need a new transmission. My car has been maintained by mercedes since I purchased this vehicle. I have never had any trouble with previous cars that I have driven for 10 plus years. Please investigate this matter for I was told this is not unusual for this vehicle. A new transmission will cost me $6500. I can buy another car for that price. I did have an extended warranty but it has now expired.