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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.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2011Oct 2014Jul 2022Oct 2022Jan 2025Mar 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2022 (2).

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.

  1. 201017 (9%)
  2. 201115 (7%)
  3. 201221 (10%)
  4. 201330 (19%)
  5. 201454 (19%)
  6. 20155 (16%)
  7. 20163 (6%)
  8. 20171 (14%)
  9. 20200 (0%)
  10. 20211 (8%)
  11. 20220 (0%)
  12. 20231 (17%)
  13. 20240 (0%)
  14. 20250 (0%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.