2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2014 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 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 147 | 134 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 48,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 84 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 24 |
| Suspension | 14 | 30 |
| Engine | 20 | 20 |
| Steering | 8 | 27 |
| Structure | 8 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 8 |
| Stalling | 7 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
2014 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.