Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E350

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E350. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission column shift (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz E350


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E350

The Power Train problem

Car won't go forward or reverse smoothly. It acts like a dead pedal then lurches. I traded pain with a safety barrier backing up when it suddenly went backwards. Also sometimes when entering the highway or passing a car it will go into limp mode. Can only be cleared by restarting car.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

The contact owned a 2012 mercedes-benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to shift to drive(d), the gear shifter detached from the steering column. No warning light was illuminated. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

Vehicle stops accelerating while driving. This has happened 4 times. At all other times, vehicle drives normally. Problem has occurred when re-accelerating after vehicle brakes have been applied to slow down.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz E350 model year vehicles:



E350 Service Bulletins
E350 Safety Recalls
E350 Defect Investigations