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2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
130Complaints
16Recalls
2Crashes
2Fires
7Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (27.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine36 · 27.7%not available
Electrical System22 · 16.9%RecalledRecall 20V449000 · Recall 21V058000 · Recall 17V114000 · Recall 17V245000
Fuel/propulsion System20 · 15.4%RecalledRecall 16V758000
Power Train15 · 11.5%RecalledRecall 17V078000
Steering12 · 9.2%RecalledRecall 17V714000 · Recall 17V574000 · Recall 17V241000
Structure:body10 · 7.7%RecalledRecall 17V246000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE36 · 27.7%
Unspecified / other18 · 13.8%
POWER TRAIN15 · 11.5%
STEERING12 · 9.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 7.7%
AIR BAGS6 · 4.6%
SERVICE BRAKES6 · 4.6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5 · 3.8%

Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 16 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 18V271000 · 2018 · reported 04/27/2018

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:software

NHTSA campaign 20V449000 · 2020 · reported 07/31/2020

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 seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Communication

NHTSA campaign 21V072000 · 2021 · reported 02/12/2021

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:software

NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 17V714000 · 2017 · reported 11/14/2017

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

NHTSA campaign 17V076000 · 2017 · reported 02/08/2017

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 17V078000 · 2017 · reported 02/08/2017

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V080000 · 2017 · reported 02/08/2017

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:starter Assembly

NHTSA campaign 17V114000 · 2017 · reported 02/23/2017

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 17V176000 · 2017 · reported 03/14/2017

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 18V151000 · 2018 · reported 03/06/2018

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 17V574000 · 2017 · reported 09/19/2017

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:software

NHTSA campaign 17V245000 · 2017 · reported 04/11/2017

Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 17V246000 · 2017 · reported 04/11/2017

If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 16V758000 · 2016 · reported 10/19/2016

Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 17V241000 · 2017 · reported 04/11/2017

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The vehicle is getting stuck in parking and can not shift out of park. The issue first happened at the dealership when looking into an…”NHTSA complaint 11632282 — filed 12/24/2024 · ENGINE
“PCV regulator valve failure at69,000 miles on my 2017 Mercedes E300.. I understand this is common before 100,000 miles with the four cylinder turbo, I…”NHTSA complaint 11628826 — filed 12/04/2024 · ENGINE
“malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve: Issue: The partial-load ventilation valve in the intake line assembly does not work as intended, causing the check engine…”NHTSA complaint 11619347 — filed 10/11/2024 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 130 NHTSA complaints (27.7%), followed by electrical system (22), fuel/propulsion system (20), unspecified/other issues (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 have?

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 have any recalls?

Yes — 16 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V271000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.