repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 351 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 has problems
351 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
178Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
79Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
28Engine
21Power train
17Electrical system
12Seats
9Suspension
8Tires
5Wheels
3413 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 178 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 79 | 2 |
| Engine | 28 | 0 |
| Power train | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 5 |
| Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Tires | 8 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 34 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 147 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles103under 100k miles44100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel/propulsion system
18 owners mentioned a cost$2,350median
Middle half: $1,500 – $3,000
Fuel system, gasoline
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,300median
Middle half: $800 – $2,075
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other E350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E350 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel TankNo recall
In owners' words
What E350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I first noticed the problem around March 2026. When I fill the fuel tank of this 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, gasoline pools on top of the tank beneath the rear seat, inside the passenger cabin. I have breathed gasoline fumes from it. There was no fire or crash. An independent Mercedes specialist's…
Recently my wife and I noticed a very strong fuel smell from cabin of this car. When I inspected and lifted the seat there was a puddle of fuel leaked over the sending unit. This is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly for my family especially with 2 young children who are always seating in…
FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR, CAR IS A PZEV AND OUT OF WARRANTY, SMELL IS VERY STRONG AND I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE IT WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK BECAUSE THEY GET DIZZY. UNABLE TO FILL UP WITH GAS UP TO A CERTAIN POINT OR SMELL WILL LINGER.
Own a 2007 E350?
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