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Mercedes-Benz E350

2012 only

261 classified complaints 7 recalls

2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 have 261 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 50,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 91 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 26 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 25 complaints

Median onset: 126,000 miles.

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

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 18 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 81,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 12 complaints

Median onset: 79,950 miles.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 25,035 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 8 complaints

Median onset: 17,886 miles.

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

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 2012 model year. See the full Mercedes-Benz E350 report for every year and full specs/safety data.