2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (172) · Fuel System, Gasoline (71) · Engine (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
296 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2021-03-19 · campaign 21V196000 · 11,356 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Suspension:rear 2012-06-12 · campaign 12V264000 · 3,613 vehicles
Defect: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (105)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Visibility/Wiper 2026-04-25 · PSL-NCU Return Parts 4/24 · Other
the part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing pdc. the deadline for all dealer returns is no later than thursday, may 14, 2026. after may 14th, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. these parts should be
Showing the 6 most recent of 105 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 62 mph, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the roof, and the sunroof exploded. the contact had previously observed wind whistling near the sunroof seal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair was not …”
2026-03-16 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 257,710 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. the contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to the dealer, the contact was informed that the carfax history report indicated a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 113,192, however, the carfax history re…”
2025-04-20 · Unknown Or Other“the sunroof seems like it has gone off the track . i am not sure it's locked in and worried it will fly open and fly off the roof of the car…”
2025-02-03 · Visibility“the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. the local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance.…”
2024-01-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“recently my wife and i noticed a very strong fuel smell from cabin of this car. when i inspected and lifted the seat there was a puddle of fuel leaked over the sending unit. this is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly for my family especially with 2 young children who are always seating in back seat. upon checking with benzel busch mercedes …”
2023-12-23 · Engine“vehicle began shaking on the highway. it was coming from under the front hood and was shaking the steering wheel. the check engine light came on. i pulled over and had it towed to the mercedes repair shop. they said it was related to a bad balance shaft and that it was a systemic problem with the engine in certain mercedes e350s. i was told i …”
2023-12-16 · Visibility/Wiper“vehicle headlight burned out while driving at night time reduced visibility. upon inspection found the headlight wires insulation located behind the passenger's light bulb connector melted/burnt causing short circuit. temporary fixing it with an electrical tape.…”
2023-11-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 77,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the vehicle emitted an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to an unknown nhtsa id number; however, the campaign had expired. the ve…”
2023-06-29 · Visibility · 138,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sunroof detached from the vehicle and was manually reattached to the vehicle. the contact had experienced the failure several times. the contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. up…”
2023-03-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel smell coming from the rear, car is a pzev and out of warranty, smell is very strong and i am unable to drive it with a child in the back because they get dizzy. unable to fill up with gas up to a certain point or smell will linger.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.