2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Last April, during our routine oil change our mechanic pointed out that our Cam sensors were wicking oil into the harness and making its way to the ECM. This is the first we had ever heard of this issue and the repair was $2400 or so. After researching the problem we wrote to MB USA and never got…”
filed Apr 8, 2026
“Car difficult to control found to have corroded sub frame and rear break lines. Very unsafe to drive brought to independent dealer who had car towed back to Mercedes. No warning lamps, or other symptoms prior to failure. Scary situation.”
filed Sep 18, 2025
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% |
| 2012 E350 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 E350 | 13 | 6% |
| 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 2013 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.