2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 12% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 73,000. Two crashes and one injury were reported, but there are no related recalls on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 21
- 12% of 180
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the horn failing to work while the vehicle is parked and turned off, in one case nearly leading to a crash.
- Turn signal light housings have reportedly overheated and cracked, with the plastic casing melting.
- Multiple owners describe intermittent check engine light activity tied to a faulty camshaft adjuster solenoid, with the light cycling on and off for days at a time.
- Owners report the wiper control arm, headlight flasher, and high beams failing simultaneously, including one incident during highway driving in a storm.
- Some owners report the vehicle failing to start intermittently even after the dealer confirmed the battery tested fine.
- Multiple complaints describe the transmission automatically shifting into park below 6 mph while driving, sometimes tied to the keyless entry system not recognizing the key.
When 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 30, 2010, latest Feb 17, 2026.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350?
- NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 E350, accounting for 12% of the 180 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical system?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this year.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2010 E350?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints is 73,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did the 2010 E350 electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2010 E350, with no reported fires.
- How does the 2010 E350 compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2010 model's 21 complaints and 12% share are higher than 2011 (4 complaints, 2%) and 2013 (12 complaints, 7%), but lower in share than later years like 2016 (22%) and 2021 (31%).