2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 9% of that year's 180 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 64,394 miles. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 17
- 9% of 180
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 64,394 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report corroded and leaking brake lines, sometimes running onto the heat shield, causing the brake pedal to sink toward the floorboard.
- Some describe rear brake lines rusting through and needing repeated replacement, with one owner told the rear subframe attachment points had also rusted.
- A low brake fluid warning appeared while driving, which was resolved by a dealer topping off the fluid.
- Owners describe brake pedal failing to slow the car as expected, in one case only stopping short of a concrete curb.
- One owner reported a persistent squeaking noise and having to start braking earlier for safety, even after two brake replacements in the same year.
- One owner reported the car pulling hard to one side when braking, which was traced to a rusted rear subframe and loose control arm attachments.
When 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 21, 2011, latest Apr 10, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by E350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2010 E350, which is 9% of the 180 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 E350?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 64,394 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to the 17 brake complaints for the 2010 E350, with no fires or injuries reported.
- Which year of the E350 has the most brake complaints?
- Among the years listed, 2014 has the most brake complaints at 54, compared to 17 for 2010.