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2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
17%of 132 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 17% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased this vehicle in january 2020. At first, the fuel filler door would not stay closed once I opened it to pump gas. Every time I would close it, it would pop back open. I would have to close it about 10 times before it would stay closed. Then, I went to pump gas and the fuel filler door would not open although the vehicle was unlocked. People expect better quality from such an expensive brand. Mercedes benz needs to address this widespread issue with the fuel filler door.”

NHTSA complaint #11316551, filed 2020-03, 30,000 miles

“The motorized trunk lid spontaneously and forcefully closed on my head, cutting my face, while I was loading (with both hands) groceries into the trunk. Car was parked in parking lot, engine off.”

NHTSA complaint #11196475, filed 2019-04, 14,000 miles

“On sept. 10, 2020 while driving on the westbound long island expressway, near exit 19,in an afternoon rainstorm, my 3 year old mb E300 was flooded through the rear view mirror mount and the column on the drivers' side, separating the windshield and door. Water cascaded from these areas and flooded the floor. All electronic components on the floor, under the front seats, were shorted out. This brought the car to a complete and sudden standstill in traffic on the highway. The engine continued to run but the car would not drive or move, potentially putting my life in jeopardy. …”

NHTSA complaint #11360007, filed 2020-09, 64,000 miles

“Adaptive high beam was not working - upon initial activation of the high beam the car would provide an error that the camera was blocked and it would not work. The dealer investigated and it appears a piece of trim from installation when new was left in the camera and it was not installed properly. This is an issue if you suddenly needed the high beams on and the car makes you process the error first. This could impact any driver aids using the multifunction camera.”

NHTSA complaint #11390258, filed 2021-01, 20,500 miles

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11732941, filed 2026-04

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019310%
2018722%
20172317%
199918%
1997225%
1995583%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

Engine
37 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology