{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11493197,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2022","vin":"Wddhf8hb3ba","components":"SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I noticed fluid on the ground under my car in the driveway.  Turns out it was brake fluid, the vehicle alerted me to low brake fluid. Here was a broken brake line which appears to have been caused by the subframe being rusted out.  The issue is with the rear subframe on the Mercedes\u2019 E and C class dating from 2008 on.  Mine is a 2011 E class.  The subframes on these vehicles rust and rot out causing issues to the brake lines and rear suspension parts rotting / rusting out due to the subframe being compromised.  I\u2019ve taken my vehicle to the dealer to look at the brake line and I was advised that the subframe was rusting out and should be replaced as well, it will only worsen, creating a safety hazard while driving because it can cause the car not to stop properly and difficult to control.  I\u2019ve taken the vehicle to repair shop and was told the same.  Also was advised by both the dealer and private repair shops that this is a common issue with these vehicles, yet there is no recall by Mercedes in this country. Canada has a recall for this issue and other countries as well but not the USA.  I was quoted $5000 to fix the issue by putting a new subframe, repairing is not possible.  The part itself is on back order almost everywhere due to the commonality of this issue.  This has caused the price to go up in cost due to the demand.  A junkyard / car parts quoted me $2000 for a used subframe.  As a service connected disabled Veteran I find this issue to be very concerning and ask why this is not a recall that Mercedes should replace without cost to the consumer.  I hope that my complaint and hopefully others as well can get this issue resolved and hold Mercedes accountable.  The subframe rust out yet other parts around it does not, this has to be a manufacturer issue with the sub frame.  Reports of this issue are in warm weather southern states with no snow or salt issues as well as northern states","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2011","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]}]}