2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 ranks 3rd worst of 19 model years with a complaint index of 89 and 349 complaints, mostly tied to the Fuel System (72% of complaints). NHTSA lists 5 recalls, including sunroof glass bonding and rear suspension connecting rod issues, giving it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #3 of 19 E350 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 349
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System253 (72%)
- Engine35 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (6%)
- Electrical System18 (5%)
- Structure & Body14 (4%)
- Other6 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (2%)
- Brakes5 (1%)
- Airbags3 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Heated driver's seats reportedly smoldered or caught fire, sometimes burning a hole through the seat and into clothing.
- Owners describe smelling burning odors from under the hood, occasionally tracing it to a fire inside the air intake.
- Some drivers report the engine stalling unexpectedly at highway speed, with the steering wheel locking and turn signal failing during the stall.
- One owner reported an airbag failing to deploy in a crash, resulting in serious injury.
- A fuel hose was cited as a possible cause of repeated fire incidents reported to NHTSA.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Visibility & Wipers33,456 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
- NHTSA 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Visibility & Wipers131,653 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
- NHTSA 21V196000Mar 19, 2021Visibility & Wipers11,356 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other E350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 349 complaints and a complaint index of 89, ranking it 3rd worst among 19 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other E350 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 E350?
- The Fuel System accounts for 253 complaints, 72% of all complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 76,500 miles.
- Does the 2007 E350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this year, covering sunroof glass panel bonding issues and a rear suspension connecting rod that may fail on 4Matic wagons.
- How does the 2007 E350 compare to other years?
- The 2006 model has a higher complaint index (100) and is also rated Avoid, while later years like 2017, 2022, and 2024 are rated Best with much lower complaint indexes.