2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 147 | 150 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 84 | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 29 |
| Engine | 20 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 12 |
| Suspension | 14 | 13 |
| Structure | 8 | 18 |
| Steering | 8 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.