2014 Mercedes-benz E350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Mercedes-benz E350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 368
- 187 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 49 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 15 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,418
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mercedes-benz median
+199
median 169 across 69 Mercedes-benz records
Vs 2012-2016
+64
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
13%
Air Bags: 49 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Mercedes-benz E350
- AIR BAGS 49
- SERVICE BRAKES 44
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27
- SUSPENSION 27
8 recalls on record for the 2014 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 19V787000 · 2019 · COMMUNICATION An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, 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 16V899000 · 2017 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk o
- NHTSA 17V177000 · 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the eve
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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 2014 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 2014 Mercedes-benz E350 reliable?
NHTSA has 368 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Mercedes-benz E350 and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (49 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Mercedes-benz E350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-benz E350?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (49), service brakes (44), electrical system (37), unknown or other (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 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.