2007 Mercedes-Benz E350: complaints, problems and recalls

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 ↗

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 07 SEDAN. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO DISCLOSE THE AUTOMAKER. RECENTLY, WHILE AT A RED LIGHT I NOTICED MY 2 YEAR OLD PULLING UP THE LOCK NOB AND THEN THE LEVER TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR! I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED TO ENGAGE THE CHILD PROOF LOCK ON THE REAR DOOR AND COULD NOT FIND THE LEVER. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEN SPOKE WITH 3 SALES PEOPLE, 3 SERVICE PEOPLE INCLUDING SERVICE MANAGERS ETC ETC ... AT 2 DEALERSHIPS. THEY ALL TOLD ME DIFFERENT STORIES. 1) OF COURSE IT HAS THE FEATURE. 2) WE JUST HAVE TO FIND OUT HOW TO ACTIV…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10198774 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. ON JUNE 25, 2007, WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT'S CHILD PULLED THE HANDLE AND OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOORS DO NOT HAVE A CHILD SAFETY LOCKING MECHANISM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.

Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199508 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION IN THE WHEELS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE BENT AT THE INSIDE RIM DUE TO DRIVING OVER POTHOLES AND RAILROAD TRACKS. ALL FOUR WHEELS AND RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH ANY REPAIRS. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,789. UPDATED 04/23/08. *LJ

Owner-reported narrative. 12,789 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222583 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE AND THEN DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THERE WERE NO FAILURES OR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269338 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL TIRES, SIZE P245/40/R18. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ON HER VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRES WERE DIAGNOSED BY THE TIRE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BUBBLING WAS DUE TO THE TIRES BEING LOW PROFILE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 09/14/09. *LJ UPDATED 09.16.09 *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278789 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2012-06-12 (June 12, 2012)

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.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2019-12-20 (December 20, 2019)

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

Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2021-03-19 (March 19, 2021)

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.

Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2022-12-23 (December 23, 2022)

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.

Consequence: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2024-11-19 (November 19, 2024)

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.

Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.