Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class has 0 recalls, 295 complaints.
0
Recalls
295
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Dealer notes: Replace rear brake lines, found to be rusty recommend replacement with rear subframe r... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear crossmember or ( rear subframe frame ) rust and It broke due to corrosion |
| Sep 18, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | Subject: Safety Concern – Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC (2011) Subframe and Brake Line Rust Dear [Merce... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lines have completely rusted through. Car had additional rust issues on the subframe which M... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Brake lines rust and corrode at the plastic support clips. Brake lines are not made from quality mat... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A gasoline smells fills the cabin and the outside surrounding area the vehicle continually to the po... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | SUSPENSION | This vehicle, with 115,000 miles has been discovered to have had the brackets in the subframe for BO... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The known Subframe rust recall issue has caused the brake lines to rust and mercedes in St Louis won... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Driving on interstate, hit the brakes and noticed the car was swaying hard to the left. After that i... |
| Aug 17, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Rear subframe rusted and broken apart. |
| Aug 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake lines are known to corrode. Had to get my line replaced at 78xxx miles. This is a common ... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Broken rear sub frame. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Wood trim throughout the car is cracking and falling off the car on the dash board as well as the do... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | With less than 40,000 miles on the odometer, I noticed a gas smell both inside the car and outside. ... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | While driving at approximately 55mph on the highway, I was required to brake for a merging vehicle w... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a strong odor of gasoline inside the passenger compartment and around the outside of the ve... |
| Jul 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Bake line rusted through and drained brake fluid. Dashboard lit up bright red with a warning not to ... |