Mercedes-Benz E350 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz E350 years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2014, 2011, 2012, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.
2,672
Total complaints
22
Recall campaigns
2003–2017
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
E350 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 482 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 398 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 368 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 263 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 260 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 229 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 215 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 72 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 40 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 11 |
Every E350 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz E350 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the E350 years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2014, 2011, 2012, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2015, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2003.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz E350?
By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among E350 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
Across all model years, the E350 has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,672 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.