MYRModel Year Report

2013 Mercedes-Benz E350

● Typical for this model
2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:36.653Z

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
164
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

29% 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 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 164 complaints 2013 164 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 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 164 complaints 2013 164 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 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 164 complaints 2013 164 2014: 277 complaints 2014 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017

2013: 164 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

29% · 47 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Accident in which vehicle will be totaled. No air bags deployed. Hit a pole on center divider. Mercedes roadside was on scene in minutes and towed my car. They said the system alerted them to the crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-26

Service brakes

20% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-17

The rear brake line corroded and developed an actual brake-fluid leak. The failure triggered a brake-system warning and created a risk of reduced braking capability or loss of braking if the leak worsened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-16

Structure

11% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
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Suspension issues, I just placed 4 new tires on my car in June of 2018. On dec 28, 2019 my car felt as if someone was unscrewing all of my wheels off and I spent out losing control of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-01

Also filed under Suspension

I purchased the car (Certified pre-owned) on December 18, 2014. On February 13, 2015 I was parking in a restaurant parking lot. All of a sudden I felt the crash. At first I thought a vehicle had run into the back of my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-11

Engine

9% · 15 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Suspension

8% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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My vehicle was pulling in the rear when braking. My mechanic informed me that it was a rotted undercarriage. When I called Mercedes they informed me that there is a problem with many models of Mercedes with this.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-24

Also filed under Power train

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2015-03-06Structure15V088000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339.

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    2017-04-21Air bags, electrical system17V177000 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...

    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.

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    2017-12-06Air bags17V627000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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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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    2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    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.

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    2020-04-24Defect petitionClosed 2020-10-09 Rear brake line failure
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    2021-09-10Air bags21V638000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V088000 · Structure
  • Recall 17V177000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V043000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V638000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
6 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.