2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 181 | 149 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 68 | 84 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 19 |
| Engine | 15 | 20 |
| Suspension | 17 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 19 |
| Power Train | 14 | 10 |
| Structure | 11 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
2012 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.