MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mercedes-Benz E350

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
277
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 162 complaints 2014: 277 complaints 2014 277 2015: 31 complaints 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2006 2007: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 162 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2014 277 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: 349 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 223 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 162 complaints 2013 2014: 277 complaints 2014 277 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017

2014: 277 complaints

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YearComplaints
20037
200410
200515
2006398
2007349
2008173
200964
2010184
2011223
2012216
2013162
2014277
201531
201651
20177

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

18% · 49 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. While driving 40 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, eye, and neck injuries that required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-16

Service brakes

17% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

14% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIRE
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I was driving on route 40 (Speed limit 55MPH, but 45 MPH due to construction) when I began hearing rattling in my rear passenger side speaker, then crackling, a burning smell and then smoke filled my vehicle. I believed my vehicle was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-05

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. While driving various speeds, the speakers in the rear of the vehicle made an abnormal noise and then began to smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-31

Suspension

11% · 30 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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On 11/24/23 Mercedes Benz had replaced my subframe which was part of a safety recall. When I arrived home after picking up my vehicle, there was a loud bang from under the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11

Also filed under Steering and structure

Steering

10% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing steering control module.

CRASHINJURY
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While braking from highway speeds or any other speed, the vehicle becomes unstable and pulls to the left, making it difficult to maintain control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2014Complaint volume 277 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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    2016-01-11Fuel system, gasoline15V792000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 E350 and E350 4Matic sedans manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 9, 2014.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel line, free of charge. This recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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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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    2017-10-13Steering16V899000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 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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    2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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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

2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V088000 · Structure
  • Recall 15V792000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V177000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 16V899000 · Steering
  • Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V638000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.