2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle, with 115,000 miles has been discovered to have had the brackets in the subframe for BOTH rear lateral arms rust through and are broken causing a $5,000 repair estimate. The mechanic who found this (42 years as a mechanic) said he has never seen anything like it. This is a car where I…”
filed Apr 4, 2025
“Driving on interstate, hit the brakes and noticed the car was swaying hard to the left. After that it progressively got worse. When hitting even the smallest bump or braking I heard a metal on metal ‘thunk’ sound. My daughters were in the car and it was frightening. Upon further inspection by a…”
filed Aug 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can occur on the rear axle carrier Remedy In…
LI35.10-P-078931 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026
Suspension problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 E350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 E350 | 30 | 11% |
| 2013 E350 | 13 | 8% |
| 2012 E350 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 E350 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 E350 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 E350 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 E350 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 E350 | 4 | 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.