2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350, 7% of that year's 223 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure is 37,500. No related recall is listed for this brake issue in NHTSA data.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 7% of 223
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 37,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Rear brake lines corrode and rust through, sometimes leaking brake fluid and causing the pedal to go down to the floor.
- Steering wheel vibrates excessively when braking from higher speeds, which owners attribute to rusted brake rotors.
- Rear subframe rust is reported alongside rusted brake lines, with owners saying both parts corrode along the same underbody area.
- Some owners report brake line rust discovered only after separate subframe repair work, with lines found broken or rusted afterward.
- Sudden loss of engine response paired with the electronic stability control disabling itself was reported during acceleration in a couple of cases.
When 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 24, 2013, latest Dec 30, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2011 E350, which is 7% of the 223 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 brake lines?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area, though owners often connect the issue to a separate rear subframe rust recall.
- At what mileage do brake problems appear on the 2011 E350?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 37,500 miles.
- Have brake issues caused crashes or injuries in the 2011 E350?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to brake complaints for this model year, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2011 E350 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 E350 had 15 brake complaints (7% share); nearby years like 2013 (30 complaints, 19% share) and 2014 (54 complaints, 19% share) show higher counts and shares.