2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 31 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 29.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 16.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 9.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
Electrical System: 5; Steering: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Structure:Body: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Wheels: 3; Air Bags: 2; Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2015: 3; 2016: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 5; 2022: 3; 2023: 7; 2024: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 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 10811784 · 2015-12-22 (December 22, 2015)
I RAN OVER AN UNAVOIDABLE MODERATE SIZED CITY STREET POT HOLE AT LOW SPEED WHILE BRAKING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. ANOTHER ORIGINAL TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL BUBBLE IN SEPTEMBER AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT FOR FREE. THEN I WAS INSTRUCTED TO INFLATE THE TIRES TO 40 PSI AND I HAVE BEEN CAREFUL TO MAINTAIN THE TIRE PRESSURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10811784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11256349 · 2019-09-18 (September 18, 2019)
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. ALSO, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WER…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10734642 · 2015-07-16 (July 16, 2015)
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. RADIO WOULD INTERMITTENTLY WORK. CLOCK WOULD NOT KEEP TIME. THESE THREE ITEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT KEEP MEMORY. ENGINE COOLING FAN WOULD RUN FOR HOURS AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED. THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT TRIM PANEL FOR BUMPER WAS NOT ALIGNED.
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10734642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11495964 · 2022-12-04 (December 4, 2022)
My 2015 E350 with only 40,000 miles was diagnosed to have a rotted and detached rear sub frame . Seems to be a common problem because of defective metal used by the manufacturer. There seems to be a lot of others with same issue I found on the internet . While Mercedes’ Benz has no recall as of yet. While driving on the highway , while at 50 to 60 mph. The car would sway and feel like it was sliding . After hitting the brakes the car would pull drastically to one side . After inspection at my Mercedes Benz dealership they told me that it is …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11495964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11715876 · 2026-02-05 (February 5, 2026)
2015 E3350 SMELLS GAS INSIDE CABIN, A MECHANIC DETECTED A FUEL LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC PUMP THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. 70000 MILES NO WARNING LIGHTS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11715876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10875815 · 2016-06-22 (June 22, 2016)
CAR WAS STOPPED, PLACED IN PARK ON SLIGHT REARWARD INCLINE. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A GATE CODE IN A BOX LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. DRIVER COULD NOT REACH THE KEYPAD SO THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND DRIVER LEANED OUT TO ENTER THE CODE. THE CAR BEGAN ROLLING REARWARD AND DRAGGED THE DRIVER OUT OF THE CAR AND UNDER THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND AND INLINE FOR THE SAME GATE OPENER. DRIVER SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. NUMEROUS ELECTRONIC FAILURES PRECEDED THE INCIDENT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,125 miles reported. Look up ODI 10875815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11669739 · 2025-06-27 (June 27, 2025)
On [XXX] I went out and started my car and it said. Power steering was my function so I turned it off and tried it again. And it said the same thing. Power steering malfunction read the owner's menu which I did is said if you can steal it. Drive it to the nearest dealership. You can't park it Well, it was already parked in my driveway. So on June 13th. I had a toll to Feldmann Import in Bloomington MN I hate to think of what would happen if I was driving. Could it cause an accident? They confirmed that it was a problem with the stirring call a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11669739 at NHTSA ↗