2018 Mercedes-Benz E300 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,796miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, 19% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,796 miles.
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 was in an automated car wash and the car was in park. When the wash was complete, I put the car in drive, but it would not moved forward. The proximity sensors kept sounding though there was nothing in the way. After shifting it in and out of gear, turning the steering when back and forth and pushing the accelerator to the floor for several minutes, the car finally shot forward out of the wash bay. I later called the in-car customer service line and they said that sometime the sensors get covered with the products used in the car wash.”
NHTSA complaint #11132217, filed 2018-09, 4,592 miles“Roof spoiler was replaced under recall of: 17v246, but had flown off numerous times. Roof spoiler was reattached but had flown off after 500 miles of driving. The roof spoiler started to banging against the rear windshield until it flew off driving at about 60 MPH on a the highway. The spoiler flew off hitting another vehicle. This is a very big safety hazard as it can strike and kill.”
NHTSA complaint #11101948, filed 2018-06, 13,000 miles“When taking curves the vehicle is making a cracking noise but, mechanic said they don’t see anything. My W213 Mercedes Benz E300 just like all other Mercedes is have a “Crankcase” issue, it failed the engine keep revving but, not catching speed. I’ve seen multiple Mercedes is having that issues and it’s very common. My vehicle computer communication system failed to communicate with the key sometimes won’t start and will run out of power overnight mainly happen during winter times and when it rains.”
NHTSA complaint #11547889, filed 2023-10“While the vehicle was parked, at approximately 6:15 pm on June 11, 2022 while I was retrieving my iPod that was on the cupholder of my wife’s car, I got cut on the back of my right hand by the chrome plating lining the top part of the cupholder. The cut was painful and was one centimeter long. After I got cut I noticed that the chrome plating around the cupholder was peeling off and was sharp to the touch. The peeling off was mainly on the middle to the left-hand side of the center console cupholder, it is razor sharp and very dangerous. Please warn other drivers about this danger. …”
NHTSA complaint #11468820, filed 2022-06“Contact states that it is difficult to see above or around the side view mirrors before a making a turn, specifically a left turn. Contact says drivers seat has been raised to the highest position. This is a safety hazard. Updated 10/3/18”
NHTSA complaint #11128889, filed 2018-09Related service bulletins
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- 11028809Feb 13, 2026Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The…
- 10238424Jun 9, 2023In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of °C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings…
- 10179966Jul 31, 2020Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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