2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject: Safety Concern – Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC (2011) Subframe and Brake Line Rust Dear [Mercedes-Benz Customer Care / NHTSA], I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding my 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC. Recently, I brought my vehicle in for recall service, and during the…”
filed Sep 26, 2025
“While driving at approximately 55mph on the highway, I was required to brake for a merging vehicle who decided to make a lane change at the last second. I used my breaks, and my car did not break correctly. Instead, the car pulled the the right and locked up, it felt as though I had lost control of…”
filed Dec 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 E350 | 5 | 16% |
| 2014 E350 | 27 | 10% |
| 2013 E350 | 10 | 6% |
| 2012 E350 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 E350 | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 E350 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 E350 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 E350 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 E350 | 6 | 2% |
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.