2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 277 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 121 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,100 mi | 39,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 49 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 9 |
| Steering | 27 | 5 |
| Suspension | 30 | 1 |
| Structure | 24 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 2 |
| Engine | 20 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 62 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
2016 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.