Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic across 3 model years: 2 owner complaints and 181 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 244 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving on a road with no other vehicles around, the car abruptly braked for no reason. The car was 5 days old. It is currently in the service department.
Unintentional eroneous acceleration 0-50 Car was parked totally shut off and parking brake red illuminated Car took off huge dangerous acceleration with driver sitting in car.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of…
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable…
- Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same…
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Complaint The following most common complaints may be observed
- Complaint The Dark Chrome finish on the retractable door handle appears discolored, stained, or faded
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.