How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350?

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 E350, which is 12% of all 183 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 E350 electrical system?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint data.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 61,450 miles.

Did the 2010 E350's electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

What kinds of electrical failures do owners describe most?

Owners describe check engine lights cycling on and off, turn signal and wiper controls failing together, the vehicle shifting into park unexpectedly at low speed, and a horn that would not sound while the car was off.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 12% of the 183 total complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 61,450, and no related recalls are on file. Two crashes and one injury were reported.

Electrical System complaints: 22; 12% of 183 complaints
All complaints this year: 183
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 61,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Some owners report the horn fails to work while the vehicle is off, including in a situation where a driver tried to warn off another car in a parking lot.
Several owners describe the check engine light cycling on and off repeatedly, later traced by some to a camshaft adjuster solenoid.
Turn signal, flasher, and wiper controls reportedly stopped working together, including during highway driving in a storm.
A few owners report the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into park on its own at speeds below 6 mph while driving.
One owner reported a turn signal light housing overheating and cracking in the rain.
One owner described an electrical short and visible burn marks in wiring near a seat connector after liquid entered the harness.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2009, latest Feb 17, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by E350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20052 (13%)
200620 (5%)
200718 (5%)
200820 (12%)
20094 (6%)
201022 (12%)
20114 (2%)
201219 (9%)
201312 (7%)
201438 (14%)
20155 (16%)
201611 (22%)
20171 (14%)
20202 (25%)
20214 (31%)
20221 (13%)
20231 (17%)
20243 (60%)
20251 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350?: NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 E350, which is 12% of all 183 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 E350 electrical system?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint data.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 61,450 miles.
Did the 2010 E350's electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
What kinds of electrical failures do owners describe most?: Owners describe check engine lights cycling on and off, turn signal and wiper controls failing together, the vehicle shifting into park unexpectedly at low speed, and a horn that would not sound while the car was off.