MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350

● Typical for this model
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:08:53.965Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
184
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 350 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 184 complaints 2010 184 2011: 223 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 164 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2006 2007: 350 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 184 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 164 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2014 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2006 2007: 350 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 184 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 164 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2014 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017

2010: 184 complaints

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YearComplaints
20037
200410
200515
2006398
2007350
2008173
200964
2010184
2011223
2012216
2013164
2014277
201531
201651
20177

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

37% · 68 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-11

I have contacted mercedes benz dealers a few times. They keep telling me that when they get the replacement for the recalled airbags they will contact me. They never did.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31

I have contacted mercedes several times to get airbags replaced but they claim they don't have the parts. I have been calling and waiting for 2 years.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 18 reports

Suspension

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing subframe/mounting bracket and rear.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15

Also filed under Structure

Electrical system

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHINJURY
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-30

Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control

Engine

8% · 15 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

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    2018-07-31Air bags16V363000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

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    2018-10-31Air bags18V043000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

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    2020-04-24Defect petitionClosed 2020-10-09 Rear brake line failure
  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-05-03Electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting22V168000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 68 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V363000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V043000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V168000 · Electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.