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SteeringPart report

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Steering Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
9%of 132 total for the year
Median mileage
69,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 9% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“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

“While getting in to start my vehicle I got a message code on my screen saying Steering Malfunction, Increased Physical Effort. I contacted Mercedes USA and was told they had a recall on my vehicle which is a 2017 E300 Mercedes Benz. The recall effected vehicles made from July 29,2016 - February 14-2017. My vehicle was within this range being as though it was produced in 08/16. My car only has around 20k miles, basically a new vehicle inside and out. Even though my vin # is not showing as being part of this recall, I'm having the exact same issue and would like my vin# to be included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11638588, filed 2025-01

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the steering wheel lost power steering function. The warning message “Steering Malfunction” was illuminated. The vehicle was able to continue to drive by forcefully steering the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving and was increasingly intense while making turns. …”

NHTSA complaint #11451221, filed 2022-02, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering malfunction warning light illuminated, and the contact stated that the steering wheel was nearly impossible to turn left or right. The contact was able to pull off the roadway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the power steering assist failed to regain functionality. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11577952, filed 2024-03, 84,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering assist failed with the Steering Malfunction, Increased Physical Effort and Active Brake Assist warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where an attempt was made to repair the power steering failure; however, the repair was unsuccessful. The mechanic then informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V574000 (Steering) which he linked to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11503816, filed 2023-01, 59,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201913%
2018413%
2017129%
1998111%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

Engine
37 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 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