Rusted subframe 2011 e350. Make sure to check at inspection
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MBUSA stepped up!!!
Wanted to reach out to you and let you know that the rear subframe has been added with an extended warranty from the factory. Standard warranty was 4yr / 50,000 miles and has been extended to 20 years / unlimited miles.
You can possibly be reimbursed for this repair you paid for yourself. You should receive a notification in the mail from MBUSA on this. Once you do see your local dealer on how and if they can process a credit for this now covered repair.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle regardless of ownership.
This warranty extension applies to the replacement of the rear subframe under the standard warranty terms and conditions in the event the subframe experiences corrosion with perforation (holes). The extended warranty is applicable to the following vehicles:
Model Year
Model (platform)
Model Year
Model (platform)
2005 - 2011
SLK-Class (R171)
2008 - 2015
C-Class Sedan/Coupe (W/C204)
2012 - 2017
SLK-Class (R172)
2010 - 2015
GLK-Class (X204)
2012 - 2016
CLS-Class (C218)
2010 - 2016
E-Class Sedan/Wagon (W/S212)
2013 - 2016
SL-Class (R231)
2010 - 2017
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio (C/A207)
You can possibly be reimbursed for this repair you paid for yourself. You should receive a notification in the mail from MBUSA on this. Once you do see your local dealer on how and if they can process a credit for this now covered repair.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle regardless of ownership.
This warranty extension applies to the replacement of the rear subframe under the standard warranty terms and conditions in the event the subframe experiences corrosion with perforation (holes). The extended warranty is applicable to the following vehicles:
Model Year
Model (platform)
Model Year
Model (platform)
2005 - 2011
SLK-Class (R171)
2008 - 2015
C-Class Sedan/Coupe (W/C204)
2012 - 2017
SLK-Class (R172)
2010 - 2015
GLK-Class (X204)
2012 - 2016
CLS-Class (C218)
2010 - 2016
E-Class Sedan/Wagon (W/S212)
2013 - 2016
SL-Class (R231)
2010 - 2017
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio (C/A207)
Contacted my local MB dealer service department and advised I just bought a 2011 E350 with this issue from an individual. They advised this warranty was still in place and scheduled to have it fixed at MB dealer. They did advise the part was on back order so it would take some time!