Mercedes Benz C350 owners have reported 8 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
Total shutdown of complete system…brakes, steering and engine at around 25-to 30 mph. No warning. Happened two times…once before m-b service and once after service for problem. It checked out ok from dealership months before only to have it happen again. Was lucky to avoid a crash both times. Sold to dealership. Wrote my safety concerns for a new owner to local dealership and corporate.
2014 mercedes-benz e-350 4matic. Brake fluid and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the service technician advised the brake lines to the rear tries were rusted and had to be replaced . The vehicle was repaired at a estimated cost of $2,900. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. We were advised that the car is a hazard to drive until repaired. We have requested the dealer to turnover the failed parts for our inspection and use.
Rear brake lines corroded leading to loss of brake fluid while on the road. My at the time 4 year old son and I were in the car (I was the driver). This was in December of 2022 so almost two years ago. Earlier that year, mb dealership warned me about rear sub frame being corroded, too, but the cost of repairs ($7,000) were out of reach. There were no warning signs the day brake line started leaking other than a dashboard message to check the brake fluid and I felt I could not really stop my car. Car was taken to a local shop and the rear brake lines were repaired for $1,158. On 12/12/2022. Then this spring 2024 rear sub frame fell apart while switching my winter wheels to all year wheels/tires. Mb USA honored this repair through the extended warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz ml350 . The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v315000 ( service brakes, hydraulic ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle would emit a grinding noise whenever the brakes were pressed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who completed the inspection mentioned on the recall and concluded a replacement was needed. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz C350. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage as it traveled to the floorboard. The contact was able to safely coast the vehicle to a gas station. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated weeks prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of san diego (4750 kearny mesa rd, san diego, CA) where it was diagnosed that the sbc module malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 243,000. The VIN was not provided.
On Tuesday, January 16, I parked my vehicle on level ground at a shopping center and it rolled backwards out of the parking space and nearly hit a pedestrian. I had to press the brakes to stop the vehicle. I then pulled back into the space and put the vehicle in park again and the vehicle rolled backward out of the parking space. I repeated the sequence a third time and the vehicle rolled a little and stopped on its own. I immediately contacted mercedes of annapolis and the service person explained that the gears work on an electronic system and the issue was a �fluke. � the next day, the same thing happened with my vehicle. This time I paralleled parked, placed my vehicle in park and it rolled forward. I had to apply the brakes to keep from hitting the vehicle in front of mine. I backed up my vehicle and placed the vehicle in park and it rolled forward again. I did it a third time and the vehicle came to an abrupt and jerky stop.
Vehicle power steering will stop working, making the vehicle hard to turn. Very dangerous if you are over 60 miles an hour.
A dashboard warning indicator came on, indicating my right rear tail light was not functioning. I opened up the trunk, and located the harness that holds the rear tail light light bulbs. There was a burn mark in the harness that holds the light bulbs. I took the car to my dealership, and they told me the wiring shorted out, and it needs replaced. I have the pdf file that the dealer sent me indicating this is what happened. . . . There is an outstanding nhtsb complaint filed already. . . Read more...