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2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
14%of 132 total for the year
Median mileage
7,200miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 14% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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

“While driving the car on the beltway, the car unexpectedly and suddenly lost drive power. I pushed on the gas pedal and the car did move forward in a jerky motion. A minute or two later, the car again suddenly lost drive power. Again, I pushed on the gas pedal and the car jerked forward. After, these two episodes above, the car behaved normally for the rest of my 90 drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11549006, filed 2023-10

“The car lurches forward upon accelerating. Other times the car lags when accelerating after slowing for a dip or speed bump. This has caused me to almost be hit from behind on multiple occasions. My car has been in the shop multiple times since I bought it.”

NHTSA complaint #11524269, filed 2023-05

“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 Place.”

NHTSA complaint #11730864, filed 2026-04

“The sunroof is leaking when it rains on the front upper left side by the driver. My safety is act risk because of the water coming in the car distracting me from driving and not sure if the water is damaging the electrical system in my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11481084, filed 2022-08

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20191034%
2018619%
20171814%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

Engine
37 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electronic 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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