Mercedes-Benz

E350

Midsize Cars · model years 2006 to 2027

Includes E350, E350 4matic, E350 4matic (wagon) and 3 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2027. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2006. complaints: 399, about 12.9x this model's typical 31; recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mercedes-Benz E350
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2006	3Gas	19	$4,050	4	399	0	no data	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 30%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 399, about 12.9x this model's typical 31 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 18 complaints reporting a fire: 9 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	3Gas	19	$4,050	5	349	0	no data	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 45%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20%, ENGINE 7%
complaints: 349, about 11.3x this model's typical 31 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 complaints reporting a fire: 10 Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	3Gas	18	$4,300	4	173	0	no data	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 30%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%, SEATS 9%
complaints: 173, about 5.6x this model's typical 31 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 9 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	3Gas	18	$4,300	4	64	0	no data	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 36%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 64, about 2.1x this model's typical 31 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	3Gas	20	$3,850	4	184	2 (1 open)	159	AIR BAGS 30%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 184, about 5.9x this model's typical 31 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	5Gas	20	$3,850	5	223	2 (1 open)	120	AIR BAGS 41%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7%
complaints: 223, about 4.4x this model's typical 51 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 4 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	9Gas	22	$3,500	7	217	2 (1 open)	125	AIR BAGS 32%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%, ENGINE 8%
complaints: 217, about 2.4x this model's typical 92 recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	15Gas	22	$3,500	6	162	2 (1 open)	128	AIR BAGS 22%, SERVICE BRAKES 14%, STRUCTURE 8%
complaints: 162, above this model's typical 153 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 4 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	15Gas	23	$3,350	8	278	2 (1 open)	112	AIR BAGS 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 278, about 1.8x this model's typical 153 recalls: 8, about 2x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 14 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 2 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	7Gas	23	$3,350	6	31	2 (1 open)	106	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, STEERING 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 31, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	23	$3,350	5	51	1 (1 open)	104	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, STRUCTURE 10%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 51, in line with this model's typical 51 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 48 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	25.5	$3,025	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	25	$3,100	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	25	$3,075	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	25	$3,075	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Hybrid	27	$2,850	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 10 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Hybrid	27.5	$3,000	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	2Hybrid	27.5	$3,000	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2027	2Hybrid	27.5	$3,000	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 20 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2006: 19 to 2027: 27.5

Owner complaints2006: 399 to 2027: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mercedes-Benz E350 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.