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Mercedes-Benz E300

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

472

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

366

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

19

Crashes

15

Fires

11

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E300

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Condition issue

216

Operating state

106

Reporting mechanism

68

Engine behavior

58

Performance issue

47

Fluid issue

42

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

41

Smell

39

Braking behavior

29

Noise

28

Driver assistance issue

27

Thermal issue

25

Steering behavior

24

Electrical issue

23

Vibration/harshness

22

Safety restraint issue

20

Lighting behavior

15

Access/entry issue

14

Infotainment behavior

14

Recent change

12

Safety restraint behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

8

Starting behavior

8

Ride/handling behavior

7

Wiper/washer behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed May 14, 2026


Sunroof glass shattered water got in the car

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed May 2, 2026


There is a recall on my year model 2017 Mercedes E3 hundred 4matic for the steering column shift module, but I’m being told that my specific vin was not included, but it is having the exact issues as the recall while driving the shift lever will not leave drive to go into reverse. It will only go to park. It refuses shift commands. If I shut the engine off and turn it back on sometimes it will allow me to go into other gears again.

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Apr 27, 2026


Code P052E after oil changed. seems to happen often judging my forums.

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Apr 22, 2026


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. Recall date- 2017-02-07 Recall no. 17V078000

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Apr 13, 2026


I’m having issues with my control module not going forward or backwards at times and there was a recall on models of this vehicle for that exact reason NHTSA ID: 17V078000 Issued: Feb 2, 17. Dealership is telling me it’s not open. I’m scared for my safety when my car doesn’t shift in the correct gear. This started in 2021 or 2022 and I’m not getting resolution. When getting my bumper repaired I noticed that this was on the recall list a few years ago. I’ll submit the papers I received form Park…

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Mar 17, 2026


I own a 2017 mercedes benz e-class. I'm starting to smell gasoline in the cabin and also outside of my vehicle. I tried entering my VIN number to see if any recalls. There is something listed for the smell of gas. Can someone help me regarding this matter.

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Jan 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message Reverse not Possible - Service Required was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact waited for approximately five to ten minutes, and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic…

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Nov 21, 2025


The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly while turning. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and to the dealer, but no DTC was retrieved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V714000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The…

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Nov 20, 2025


The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor entering the vehicle through the vents, and the odor was on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change; however, the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V961000…

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

Filed Nov 10, 2025


Strong smell of Fuel or exhaust fumes in the cabin, while vehicle is idling, parked or stoped at the light.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.