2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026
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
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 breakâs 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
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 07/14/2026. 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.
