2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brakes

Rear brake hard lines are corroded and leaking. Loss of rear brakes and fluid while driving. Rear subframe corrosion is being addressed by recall/warranty extension but this coverage has not been extended to the premature failure of brake lines. The rest of the car is not rusted or corroded, only rear brake lines and recalled rear subframe are rusted and corroded. Attached photos show the condition of brake lines and additional photo shows the rest of the car in a rust free condition.

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake lines were extremely rusted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: DP20004. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

The parking brake frequently gets stuck and will not release when prompted even while driving the vehicle. Usually takes several attempts before the parking brake will release and disengage. The vehicle cannot be driven with the parking brake engaged.

Brake booster starting to squel and squeak. Brakes Not feeling as firm Driver seat leather was torn at stitching.

Informed by local Mercedes dealer that the vehicle has severe rear brake line corrosion at 55K miles. Stated that the vehicle could suffer loss of braking power if the line(s) ruptured. This is unacceptable for a vehicle with this mileage. According to internet searches this is a widespread problem on 2014 models and earlier. Estimated cost to repair is $3600.

Parking brake pedal assembly failed. Yes it's available for inspection. My home is on a hill, a functioning parking brake is required to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Personal mechanic identified issue and replaced part. There were no warning lights or lamps indicating an issue.

The car lost the brakes as I was driving. This was very sudden and there was no prior sensor indication. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the brake line broke and leaked the brake fluid as I was driving, causing the car to loose braking ability. Inspection of the brake line also showed severe rust in multiple parts of the brake line.

brake line failed the hard line. lost my brakes . Mercedez Ralley Motors of Roslyn N.Y said that it was normal rust . there was no warning before the failure.

ROTORS FAIL AFTER VEHICLE WAS IDLE FOR 12 WEEKS. RUST CAUSED THE ROTORS TO MAKE BRAKES PULSATE. DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY, AND MAINTAINED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS. BUT SHOP FOREMAN INFORMED ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS AND THAT THEY REPLACE ROTORS OF VEHICLES ON THE LOT WHICH HAVE SAT FOR SEVERAL WEEKS IN THE WINTER. UPON MY INSPECTION OF THE ROTORS IT WAS CLEAR TO SEE THAT THE RUST DID INDEED CAUSE THE SURFACE OF THE ROTORS TO SCORE AND DEFORM.