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2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

29Service Brakes complaints
18%Of all 161 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS47 · 29.2%
SERVICE BRAKES29 · 18%
ENGINE15 · 9.3%
Unspecified / other15 · 9.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY14 · 8.7%

Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 overview page.

What owners report

“My break’s completely failed with no warning signs while I was driving on the freeway. About 6 months ago my driver side break lines were…”NHTSA complaint 11575232 — filed 03/04/2024
“Corrosion in rear brake line. Brought car for warranty service for rear subframe corrosion at a Mercedes dealership, and the service advisor noted corrosion in…”NHTSA complaint 11538949 — filed 08/16/2023
“Brake fluid low light came on. Brake peddle was low. I brought it to dealer and said brake line was corroded and leaking. I have…”NHTSA complaint 11532699 — filed 07/17/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350: 29 of 161 complaints on file (18%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 have in total?

161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.