2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake lines rust and corrode at the plastic support clips. Brake lines are not made from quality materials. Suffrage also corroded. Suffrage was changed by dealer though when vehicle was returned the Brake lines were broken. Car entered Suffrage service with brake lines intact, rusted i wouldn't…”
filed Aug 27, 2025
“I noticed about to 6 months or less that my car would shut off or stall after starting ignition and also hearing water sloshing behind the dashboard and the radio does not work and the rear camera goes on/off which is safety hazard, and the Engine symbol remain lighted up even after checking all…”
filed Jan 18, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 E350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 E350 | 20 | 7% |
| 2013 E350 | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 E350 | 20 | 9% |
| 2010 E350 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 E350 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 E350 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 E350 | 28 | 8% |
| 2006 E350 | 50 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.