2011 Mercedes-benz E350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Mercedes-benz E350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 263
- 88 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 107 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,032
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mercedes-benz median
+94
median 169 across 69 Mercedes-benz records
Vs 2009-2013
-10
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
41%
Air Bags: 107 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Mercedes-benz E350
- AIR BAGS 107
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 28
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18
- SUSPENSION 16
- ENGINE 13
5 recalls on record for the 2011 Mercedes-benz E350
- NHTSA 21V638000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V010000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious
- NHTSA 16V363000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 16V081000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
- NHTSA 12V557000 · 2013 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Mercedes-benz E350 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Mercedes-benz E350 reliable?
NHTSA has 263 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Mercedes-benz E350 and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (107 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Mercedes-benz E350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-benz E350?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (107), fuel/propulsion system (28), unknown or other (18), suspension (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Mercedes-benz E350?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.