Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2011 Mercedes Benz E 350
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 has five NHTSA recalls, mostly involving airbag issues, but no filed owner complaints. The lack of owner complaints limits insight into common issues. Potential buyers should focus on verifying recall services were performed and remain vigilant for recall-related issues when inspecting the vehicle.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Mercedes Benz E 350 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Mercedes Benz E 350. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V638000 Incorrect Front Passenger Air Bag Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V010000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V363000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V081000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V557000 Fuel Filter may Leak NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Front passenger airbag issue
How to check: Verify recall repairs; check airbag warning lights.
Driver side airbag inflator issue
How to check: Ensure driver's airbag recall is completed.
Fuel filter flange can crack
How to check: Inspect for fuel smells, check recall service.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from engine.
Red flag: Knocking or ticking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for dashboard warning lights.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 03
City driving
What to check: Test for smooth gear shifts.
Red flag: Rough or delayed shifting
- 04
Braking
What to check: Feel for smooth, effective braking.
Red flag: Vibrations or noise when braking
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check for steady power delivery.
Red flag: Hesitation or jerking
- 06
Sharp turns
What to check: Listen for unusual steering noises.
Red flag: Squealing or grinding sounds
- 07
Parking maneuvers
What to check: Ensure easy steering and no noise.
Red flag: Stiff or noisy steering
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all recall repairs been completed?
- Any airbag issues or repairs noted?
- Are there any fuel system concerns?
- Service history available?
- Accident history of the vehicle?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service and repair records
- Recall repair documentation
- Vehicle history report
- Title and registration
- Warranty documentation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Mercedes Benz E 350 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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