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2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 12% of its 180 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 35,000 and no related recall is listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
12% of 180
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tires blow out or go flat suddenly at low speeds, sometimes attributed to gravel or potholes damaging the sidewall.
  • Rear or front tires burst at highway speed with a loud pop, later found to have a torn wheel or large hole.
  • Rear tires show tread separation on the inner walls, discovered during routine maintenance at 35,000 miles.
  • Rear subframe or cross member rusts through at the welds, producing a clunking or knocking noise from the back of the car.
  • Rusted rear suspension components fracture, causing the rear wheels to move in a different direction than intended while braking.
  • Rusted rear brake lines have needed repeated replacement, with mechanics warning the rear subframe attachment points are corroding from the inside out.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 13, 2010, latest Feb 18, 2025.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2010Oct 2014Jan 2021Oct 2022Jun 2023Mar 2024
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Feb 2025; peak Dec 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by E350 model year

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

  1. 201022 (12%)
  2. 201123 (10%)
  3. 201220 (9%)
  4. 201322 (14%)
  5. 201446 (17%)
  6. 20157 (23%)
  7. 20164 (8%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20200 (0%)
  10. 20210 (0%)
  11. 20220 (0%)
  12. 20231 (17%)
  13. 20241 (20%)
  14. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheel, and tire problems on the 2010 E350?
NHTSA shows 22 complaints in this area for the 2010 E350, which is 12% of the 180 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or subframe rust on the 2010 E350?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 E350.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 35,000 miles, though some owners reported rear subframe rust issues much later.
Have these suspension problems caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 2 injuries to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 E350.
How does 2010 compare to other E350 model years for this problem area?
The 2010 E350 had 22 complaints (12% share) in this area, similar to 2011 (23 complaints, 10%) and 2012 (20 complaints, 9%), but fewer than 2014's 46 complaints (17% share).

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.