MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mercedes-Benz E350

▲ Better than typical
2015 Mercedes-Benz E350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:29.976Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz E350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 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: 183 complaints 2011: 222 complaints 2011 2012: 215 complaints 2013: 161 complaints 2013 2014: 274 complaints 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 50 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2015: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
20037
200410
200515
2006398
2007349
2008173
200964
2010183
2011222
2012215
2013161
2014274
201531
201650
20177

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE BLIND STOP DETECTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190918

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE BLIND STOP DETECTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190918

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER SIX TIMES IN A FOUR MONTH PERIOD OF TIME. MOST PROBLEMS WERE RELATED TO ELECTRONICS. HEAD UNIT CENTER CONSOLE MADE A LOUD "A BALL ROLLING AROUND" NOISE WITH 24 HOURS OF BUYING THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150716

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE BLIND STOP DETECTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190918

I was driving the car and when applied the breaks noticed that they weren’t working. It was close to be an accident with the car in front of mine, but I was able to maneuver the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230906

WHEELS 10%

10% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150202 — seat belts

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

Campaign 14V818000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150306 — structure

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.

Campaign 15V088000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170421 — air bags, electrical system

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.

Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171013 — steering

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.

Campaign 16V899000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171206 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191223 — communication

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.

Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20200424 — DP (closed 20201009)

Rear brake line failure

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V818000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V088000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V899000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2016 ▲ 2009 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ◆ 2007 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.