Mercedes Benz E250 owners have reported 3 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
Panoramic sunroof bonding and bolts loose causing constant horrific cracking/clanking sounds due to shifting of glass. Possible frame and airbag damage, possible glass falling, possible injury/accident/death. Can cause issues with airbags deploying and water leaks. Mercedes mechanic said it's the worst case/noise he has heard in any mercedes. Same make/year/model has been recalled in other plants. Also, walnut trim has faded tremendously.
Headliner bubble up and coming loose thus creating a safety issue because abstract both front and mostly rear visibility while driving. Have this vehicle bought 2 months ago and have develop this condition, making hard to see and drive thus is a serious driving hazard. Contact Mercedes Benz dealer refuses to address the issue as safety hazard and did not repair or replace headliner at my cost of $1,652 plus labor etc. Vehicle has vehicle dealer various private warranties but according to them it is a cosmetic issue not a safety one. I strongly disagree with them since I can not see mostly from my rearview window back and even the front window have to hold one the liner to move the vehicle (can not drive while holding the liner) please advice if any service bulletin of this type of issue are affected.
My wife was at the final stage of parking the car ,means,slowing the car by pushing the break the car in the parking slot. When she was in position to stop the car suddenly got acceleration uncontrolled. To avoid hitting the car in front of her she turn wheel to the right and with max. Speed car jumped through the edges of the island with the tree . Tree stopped the car and car and tree was destroy . She was distress. Shock and till now has a nightmares.