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Mercedes-Benz E350

2003–2007 only

862 classified complaints 5 recalls

2003–2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 models have 862 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 80,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz E350 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 389 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 138 complaints

Median onset: 84,008 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 43 complaints

Median onset: 72,000 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 37 complaints

Median onset: 129,000 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 33 complaints

Median onset: 92,094 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 24 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 24 complaints

Median onset: 71,000 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 22 complaints

Median onset: 114,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Mercedes-Benz E350 report for every year and full specs/safety data.