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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDDHF5KB2GB298598 · Checked Sep 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WDDHF5KB2GB•••••• 2016 Mercedes-benz E350

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Mercedes-benz E350 build (5 vs 2).

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51on the model
23builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Visibility/wiper 1 Air Bags 1 Communication 1

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Electrical System Oct 2024
Q1: Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. The instrument cluster showed some messages* randomly appearing/beeping on and off but there were other issues present: • Acceleration not possible in drive • At one point transmission would not shift from gear 3 •…
Tires Aug 2021
Tires have under 7000 miles. Traveling on I75 in Florida the car started to vibrate. I slowed down and was able to make it to a Mercedes dealership. The mechanic informed me that the cords in both rear tires had separated. I had the tires replaced which were not under any…
Power Train Jan 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while shifting between the lower gears, the vehicle would shift roughly resulting in the vehicle jerking while driving. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
Visibility/wiper Nov 2015
Windshield wiper does not work faster enough at high speed to allow auto to operate safely at moderate to high speeds in rainstorm
Electrical System Apr 2017
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator randomly flashed. The on star communication system generated reports and called to inquire if there was a crash. The dealer (mercedes-benz of beverly hills, 9250 beverly blvd,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDDHF5KB2GB298598 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.