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2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 54 brake complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350, 19% of all complaints filed for the year, with one crash, one fire, and one injury reported. Median mileage at failure was 36,400 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
54
19% of 278
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
36,400 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report ABS engaging unexpectedly during Distronic (adaptive cruise) use, causing loss of control and a collision.
  • Some describe rear brake lines corroding and leaking, in one case tied to a fuel line corrosion issue and a minor fire.
  • Owners report a wheel detaching from the vehicle shortly after service, unrelated to normal brake wear.
  • Several describe the lane-keeping system automatically applying a rear brake to correct lane position, inconsistently and without warning.
  • Owners report rotors warping or rusting after the car sat idle for weeks, causing brake pulsation, with dealers calling it normal wear and tear.
  • Some report sudden combined steering and brake failure while driving, accompanied by multiple warning lights and loss of control.
  • Owners describe brake lines failing outright with no warning, with a dealer attributing it to ordinary rust.
  • A few report the brake booster squealing and the pedal feeling less firm over time.

When 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2013, latest Sep 14, 2026.

2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2013Jun 2017Aug 2022Apr 2023May 2024Nov 2024Sep 2025
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2024 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
NHTSA has logged 54 brake-related complaints for the 2014 E350, which is 19% of all 278 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for E350 brake problems in 2014?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2014 E350's brake complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 E350 brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these brake complaints is 36,400 miles.
Have brake problems caused any crashes or injuries in the 2014 E350?
NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints lists one crash, one fire, and one injury.
How does the 2014 E350's brake complaint count compare to other years?
The 2014 model year has 54 brake complaints (19% share), the highest count among model years listed, compared to 30 complaints (19% share) in 2013 and just 5 complaints in 2015.

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.