2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
349 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
76,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 296 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 177 of 349 complaints (50.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 162 | 46.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 3.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 2.9% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 177 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 76 |
| Engine | 28 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Seats | 9 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 177; Fuel System, Gasoline: 76; Engine: 28; Electrical System: 16; Power Train: 16; Seats: 9; Suspension: 8; Tires: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 49 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 75 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 72 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 68 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 49; 50,000 to 74,999: 75; 75,000 to 99,999: 72; 100,000 to 149,999: 68; 150,000 and above: 13
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (75). 53 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 4; 2008: 1; 2009: 5; 2010: 7; 2011: 11; 2012: 33; 2013: 70; 2014: 60; 2015: 41; 2016: 34; 2017: 12; 2018: 15; 2019: 18; 2020: 13; 2021: 6; 2022: 9; 2023: 6; 2024: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 162 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10207734 · 2007-11-02 (November 2, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE AFTER SHE PLACED FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A RUBBER RING INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FAILED. AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT REFUSED TO TAKE POSSESSION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,228.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,228 miles reported. Look up ODI 10207734 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10363434 · 2010-10-31 (October 31, 2010)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SMELLED GAS IN AND AROUND CAR. DEALER FOUND MINOR PURGE LEAK. VEHICLE FAILED FUEL TANK LEAK TEST. GAS IS POOLING IN THE AREA UNDER THE BACK SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER. SMALL NIPPLE CANNOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT DAMAGE. RECOMMENDED NEW FUEL TANK. FUEL SENDING UNIT IS A DISASTER. SAME TYPE OF SYSTEM THAT WAS IN THE E55 AMG WHICH WAS RECALLED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. UPDATED 01/28/11 *BF ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AROUND THE EXPANSION PLUG. UPDATED 02/03/11 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10363434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10254267 · 2009-01-08 (January 8, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT SEEMS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO THE PROPER GEAR. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT IS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, SHE USUALLY HEARS A LOUD WINDING NOISE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALL THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W…
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10254267 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10285567 · 2009-09-28 (September 28, 2009)
NO WARNING OF ANY KIND, NOR ANY EVENT OF ANY KIND. ONE MINUTE, EVERYTHING IS FINE. THE NEXT, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS. TRANSMISSION FAILURE HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST 10 MONTHS. CAR IS A 2007 MERCEDES. ON ALL 3 OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING ON MULTIPLE LANE INTERSTATE. ONE 2 OF THE INCIDENTS, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF THE DRIVE GEAR INTO WHAT FELT LIKE NEUTRAL. IT STAYED THERE FOR 10 OR 15 SECONDS AND THEN RESUMED IN DRIVE ON IT'S OWN. POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ON THE 3RD INCIDENT, I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT AND WHEN …
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10285567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10193398 · 2007-06-14 (June 14, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT LEAST FOUR TO FIVE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTART TEN MINUTES LATER. DURING THE FAILURE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. A VALID VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 4,090 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,800.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10193398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10459657 · 2012-05-25 (May 25, 2012)
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A FREEWAY TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65MPH. ALL OF SUDDEN, MY CAR STARTING TO SLOW AND DECELERATED WHICH I PULLED MY EHICLE OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHERE IT STALLED. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER THAT AND I CAN SMELL THE BURNING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT IT TOWED TO A MERCEDES SPECIALIST SHOP. THE SHOP REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE INSIDE THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS AS WELL WHICH WAS VERY UNUSUAL. THIS MANIFOLD COMPONENT WAS ALL BURNED AND MELTED INSIDE INCLUDING OTHER SUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 88,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10480739 · 2012-10-16 (October 16, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E-350. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE ELECTRONIC WIRING AND FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS LOCATED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10480739 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10500944 · 2013-03-01 (March 1, 2013)
FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 1/21/13 WHEN MY MERCEDES SMELLED LIKE IT WAS LEAKING GAS IN GARAGE. FUMES WERE SO BAD THAT WE PARKED IT OUTSIDE AS WE WERE LEAVING FOR TRIP. I WAS AFRAID IT COULD CATCH FIRE. I HAD NOTICED A GAS SMELL ONCE BEFORE. ABOUT SIX MONTHS PRIOR. IT WENT AWAY AND THE CAR HAD BEEN IN SHOP AND NOTHING NOTED. SO I DID NOT WORRY. GOT BACK FROM TRIP AND TOOK IT IN. BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT FUEL SENDING UNITS WERE REPLACED. ON THE LEFT A SEAL RING, CABLE HARNESS AND A BRACKET WERE REPLACED. THE RIGHT SIDE A SE…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10500944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424117 · 2011-09-07 (September 7, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING DISABLED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V459000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP) RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10353094 · 2010-08-31 (August 31, 2010)
2007 E-350 MERCEDES BENZ SEDAN 40,000 MILES; HAD TWO BRAKE FAILURES: POPPING SOUND FROM BRAKES AS IF CALIPERS STUCK AND RELEASED; BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. LITTLE IF ANY BRAKING POWER; BRAKES GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUT THEN RECOVER TO NORMAL. ON BOTH INCIDENCES (8/31 AND 8/21) MECHANIC COULD NOT REPLICATE DESPITE MULTIPLE TEST DRIVES (IN SHOP 5 DAYS) CAR NOW AGAIN GARAGED. AFRAID TO DRIVE. MB NOT RESPONSIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353094 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10396056 · 2011-04-15 (April 15, 2011)
BOUGHT A USED 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350 MAR 14, 2011 DROVE LESS THAN 80 MILES BEFORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE OF CODE P0456. I HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS LEAKING UNDER REAR SEAT/TRUNK AREA AND THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED. THESE ISSUE WAS A PREEXISTING PROBLEM THAT I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT EVEN THOUGH DEALER DOCUMENTS SAY OTHERWISE. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF THAT ON THE EMISSIONS REPORT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD TO HAVE BEEN RESET TO SELL THE VEHICLE WITH KNOWN PROBL…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,834 miles reported. Look up ODI 10396056 at NHTSA ↗