2017 Mercedes-Benz E300: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300: 16 recalls, 132 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
16 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system, Fuel system Vehicle recall #16V758000 · 2016 · 6,858 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 e300 sedan and e300 sedan 4matic vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to June 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame May contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
Why it matters: Damage to the fuel pump wiring May result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V080000 · 2017 · 2,112 vehicles
What's wrong: The pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator May fail to ignite in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began March 2017.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #17V078000 · 2017 · 73 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V076000 · 2017 · 12,456 vehicles
What's wrong: The front passenger occupant detection control unit May have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant May be misclassified. For example, an adult May be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017.
Electrical, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #17V114000 · 2017 · 307,629 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 c300 4matic, c300, cla250, cla250 4matic and cla45 amg vehicles, 2017 c300 4matic cabrio, c300 4matic coupe, c300 cabrio, c300 coupe, e300, e300 4matic, e400 4matic wagon, e43 amg 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic and glc300 4matic coupe vehicles and 2016 c350e and glc300 vehicles and 2016-2017 c450 4matic amg sport and glc300 4matic vehicles. In the event…
Why it matters: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V176000 · 2017 · 65 vehicles
What's wrong: The front passenger air bag May not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #17V246000 · 2017 · 411 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 e300 and 2017 e300 4matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that May not be properly attached and thus May detach while driving.
Why it matters: If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017.
Steering Vehicle recall #17V241000 · 2017 · 58,323 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, e400 4matic coupe, gl63 amg, gle350, gle350 4matic, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle43 amg coupe 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic and gle63s amg coupe 4matic vehicles, 2017 e300 4matic and gls63 amg 4matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl450 4matic, and gl550 4matic vehicles. The affected vehicles…
Why it matters: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist May be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to…
Electrical, Electrical Vehicle recall #17V245000 · 2017 · 15 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster May cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display May reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Why it matters: Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late May 2017.
Steering Vehicle recall #17V574000 · 2017 · 4 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling one 2017 c43 amg, one e300 4matic sedan, one glc300, and one e43 amg 4matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Why it matters: The improperly welded pins May lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017.
Steering Vehicle recall #17V714000 · 2017 · 72 vehicles
What's wrong: A transistor within the power steering control unit May overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.
Why it matters: If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #18V151000 · 2018 · 28 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 4matic, e300, and e43 amg vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles May have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and…
Why it matters: An insufficiently illuminated roadway May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #18V271000 · 2018 · 42 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz e300 4matic, e300, e43 amg, and e400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles May not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps,…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018.
Electrical, Seat belts Vehicle recall #20V449000 · 2020 · 56 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 c300, c300 coupe, cls450, e450 coupe and s450, 2017-2019 e300, 2018 e400 coupe, e400 stationwagon, and 2018-2019 s560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster May cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #21V058000 · 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module May fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Failure of the ecall system May result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.
Communication, Communication Vehicle recall #21V072000 · 2021 · 67 vehicles
What's wrong: On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 gla250, glc300, 2018 s450, e400, and 2017 cla250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the emergency call (ecall) function.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (37): the most common themes are warning light on (18), stalls / loses power (7).
- Electrical (23): the most common themes are electrical failure (13), stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (4).
- Fuel & propulsion (20): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), leaks (4), warning light on (2).
- Other / unknown (18): the most common themes are electrical failure (2).
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 has 132 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 10 E300 model years for complaints (7.5× the average E300 year). Complaints peaked in 2024 (23 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 32,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (1 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 problems?
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (37), electrical (23), fuel & propulsion (20).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic 9-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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