repaired · 2023 Q3
Communication
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying…
2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 132 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300, most often about the engine. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-449 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has problems
132 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Engine1 crash/fire/injury
23Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
20Fuel/propulsion system
16Power train
12Steering
10Structure3 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance
6Air bags
6Service brakes
2813 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 0 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 28 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2017 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
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What E 300 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle has about 68k miles, while driving on freeway all of sudden the car engine started to shake and check engine light came on dashboard. This engine shaking would stop when vehicle was being driven at high speed. Upon returning home I checked the DTC codes and had P300, P301 engine misfire…
My car is not accelerating when I shift into drive or reverse. It says “reversing not possile-service required” error. Out the blue. There is a known recall on these model cars but Mercedes benz is saying its vin specific and mine is not covered even though I am experiencing the exact same issue.…
Mercedes-Benz E300 is affected by a Transmission Control Module (TCM) recall, you might notice these symptoms: - Delayed or rough shifting: The transmission may hesitate or struggle to change gears. - Slipping gears: The car might unexpectedly shift out of gear or fail to stay in the correct gear.…
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