2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 8% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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“This sunday, my brother in law was driving the car and I was sitting I. Passenger seat and my 5 year old niece in the backseat. Suddenly, there was a loud pop sound and after few seconds the glass started falling in the car from above, we found out that the sunroof glass shattered for no reason, nothing hit the car, no potholes, nothing at all. My bro in law did get hurt on on arm as a small piece of glass hit him. Immediately I called mercedes benz roadside assistance and told them to pick my car from my bro in laws house once we reached. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209328, filed 2019-05, 16,000 miles“The drivers exterior left side rearview mirror is overly too large and is mounted approximately 2 to 2.5 too high . Combined with the co-located body roof support beam being very large the driver is therefore greatly impacted by the combined reduction in visability in that arc of vision while turning left. I've leased in succession 11 m/b sedans and have never been faced with this problem. I'm 5'8 , athletic, well aware of ergonomics, I'm a pe - safety engineer and really annoyed and concerned with this big blind spot area. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113521, filed 2018-07, 7,000 miles“Roof spoiler detached after being replaced numerous times and said to be fixed by mercedes benz dealership. Brakes vibrated for the life of the car when new, reported issue 3 times until fully wrapped on fourth time visiting service center. Dealership denies fix even though previously reported. Dealership does not take responsibility for misdiagnoses and manufacture defect. Very dangerous to have failing brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11192395, filed 2019-03, 21,000 miles“Recall 17v246 was performed at authorized mercedes benz dealership, couple weeks after the spoiler flew off while driving on the highway without warning, almost striking the following car behind me and going into its windshield causing potential crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11016290, filed 2017-08, 4,500 milesRelated recalls
- 17V246000Apr 11, 2017Mercedes-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…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E300 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11031256Apr 2, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11029083Feb 25, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11015617Mar 10, 2025Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11013192Jan 24, 2025Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap…
- 11013185Jan 24, 2025Complaint Paint damage on door paneling in area of door handle (see picture 1). Cause Alignment of door handle bearing bracket is not correct. Remedy 1. Paint the affected area…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
37 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
12 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.
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