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…
2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 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 May 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
7Electrical system
5Power train
4Steering
2Wheels
2Structure
2Forward collision avoidance
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
88 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2018 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 · 2021 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Rack and pinion: rack
Risk. A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
2018 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
In owners' words
What E 300 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car did not give any warning before this issue came about. A matter of fact when I took it to the mechanic they were unable to do a diagnostic test because there were no error messages and check engine light never came on. After taking it to the dealership they were able to check the history…
added information: the issue is the piston, it went off due to a bad part. Mercedes Benz knew about the issue with the type of engine M247. there is a class action lawsuit pending. But I'm reporting this because i didn't know and it happened to me just a month out of warranty. Now, the dealership…
yellow check engine light came on and a few days later the car stalled on the road potentially causing an accident. took it to a shop and it has a p052e (crankcase valve issue), then took it to mercedes and theyve confirmed that oil has been leaking and it needs a new cvp ($3000) AND oil has leaked…
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