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2016 Mercedes-Benz E 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E 300, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-246 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 92%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2016 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

92%repaired · 2018 Q3

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 17V-246 · Apr 11, 2017 · 411 vehicles · 377 repaired

Risk. If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other E 300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E 300 median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'01'02'09'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E 300, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What E 300 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed there was water leaking inside the vehicle through the front windshield. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it…
Complaint 11422350 · Jun 25, 2021 · 50,000 miles

Own a 2016 E 300?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.