general problems of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E350

Seven problems related to power train have been reported for the 2013 Mercedes Benz E350. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E350 based on all problems reported for the 2013 E350.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2023

My vehicle was pulling in the rear when braking. My mechanic informed me that it was a rotted undercarriage. When I called mercedes they informed me that there is a problem with many models of mercedes with this. They told me there is a warranty to cover it. This is a very dangerous condition. There should be a recall on all impacted vehicles. This safety failure and lack of transparency by the company (reportedly known for years) puts owners and motorists at risk. Please investigate. To make matters worse, the dealers are unresponsive and slow to provide service and help. One dealership, mercedes in new london CT has ignored my repeated phone calls and emails trying to clarify and schedule service. I went to another dealership mercedes in warwick ri. They have been more responsive with confirming the issue--but there are delays in getting the vehicle fixed--and no provision of loaner vehicles requiring the renting of vehicles during this time frame. Please investigate and require a recall.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2022

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz E350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the shift lever would not operate, and the vehicle could not be shifted into gear to be driven. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2021

The transmission shifts hard, with cluck. This is a know problem, according to the mercedes service manager. My question is why hasn't the manufacturer been made to recall or at least repair it at no cost to the owner? this is a expensive repair.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2020

Driving on the highway heading home, I hear something pull a loose and a sizzling sound. Pulled over to check tires, they were ok. Pulled back onto the highway and heard loud sounds of metal as though everything under my car was breaking apart. Pull over again put the car in park and the noise stopped. Opened door and notice smoke (thought to be fluids) and felt heat on the floor board. Open door again and saw fire.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2020

Tl- the contact owned a 2013 mercedes-benz E350w4. The contact stated that while her husband had attempting to park the vehicle,the vehicle independently accelerated without warning while his foot was on the brake pedal. The vehicle drove over the parking barrier and continued to accelerate forward for additional 25-30 feet before hitting a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver(contact's husband) was not injured in the crash; however the contact was injured and was treated at a local hospital for injuries to the left side of her ribs. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was totaled at the scene and was initially towed to an independent tow yard; the vehicle was then towed to a salvage yard where it awaited an inspection. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. A dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Jo.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2020

When driving on a highway, heard a clunk and lost all power. Not much traffic and was able to pulled over to side of road. Mechanic reported that front drive shaft failed. Not sure of exact details but could have involved the bolts in the driveshaft shearing off. Apologies for the late report, did not know owners could make these reports.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that while in park with the emergency brake engaged, the "risk of rolling away, not in park" warning message displayed. Additionally, the dashboard display screen failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 10,500.


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