2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The sunroof detached and the water from the rain leaked through the faulty sunroof into the interior doors, floorboard and dashboard. This happened to both the passenger side and the driver side. It was repaired out of pocket because of the hazard and lack of dealership accountability. Because the…”
filed Oct 13, 2023
“The subframe is rusting in four places in the area of the wheels. If the frame breaks I could lose control of the vehicle”
filed Dec 16, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint The underfloor paneling is loose or sags (picture 1). Cause Mounting clips broken or not correctly engaged. Remedy Replace all mounting clips with collar nuts with shims (picture 2): Adapter set (203 589 02 31…
LI61.25-P-047933 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2026
Structure problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 E350 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 E350 | 24 | 9% |
| 2013 E350 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 E350 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 E350 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 E350 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 E350 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 E350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 E350 | 5 | 1% |
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.