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Air Bags
02/12/2026
UNKNOWN
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Service Brakes
02/01/2026
Brake lines leaking because corrosion under frame from ABS module which is essential a safety aspect that should not be happening.
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Steering
12/01/2025
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and occasionally while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized, and the message “Power Steering Malfunction” was displayed. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,500.
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Service Brakes
11/03/2025
Badly corroded rear brake lines requiring replacement on a rust free car. Noted by the dealer as recommending replacement at approximately 70,000 miles: THE REAR BRAKE LINES ARE SUPER RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE REAR BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THEY RUPTURE OPEN AND ALL BRAKING ABILITY IS LOST. ALIGNMENT WILL HAVE TO BE DONE AFTER BRAKE LINES ARE REPLACED SINCE THE REAR SUB FRAME HAS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE SEE ALIGNMENT RECOMMENDATION FOR ALIGNMENT COST--------3 DAY ORDER TIME
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Engine And Engine Cooling
10/15/2024
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine that lasted for approximately 3 seconds when first started. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the failure was a common issue, and that the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that the failure might be related to the timing chain or the lifters. The contact stated that there were no issues while driving the vehicle, only whenever the vehicle was first started. The contact stated that after the engine had warmed up to operating temperature, the sound was no longer heard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
