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Mercedes-Benz E300Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz E300 years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2018

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by seat belts (7) and electrical system (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 234 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Mercedes-Benz E300 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “As I was entering the vehicle and getting into my seat, my right ring finger became caught in the passenger-side window as it was closing. The window failed to stop or reverse upon encountering my finger, which is a critical safety function designed to prevent exactly this type of injury. Instead, the window continued to close with full force, crushing my finger and holding it trapped. The pressure was so severe that it ripped my nail and nail bed out and caused a displaced fracture.”

NHTSA complaint #11732369, filed 2026-04

Seat belts: “Hit on driver's side door area. Presale failed to operate. Seat belts did not restrain driver or passenger. Air bags did not trigger. Driver hit steering wheel and was injured. Entering intersection of n. Druid hills rd and clairmont rd, atlanta, ga. My vehicle was at very low speed. Other vehicle was traveling at unknown speed. (speed limit was 45 MPH. …”

NHTSA complaint #11290820, filed 2019-12, 6,500 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V365000 (Electrical System, Communication) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11491068, filed 2022-10

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 8,664 miles.

71%0–1014%10–250%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201972020202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
E-Class · sedan 4WD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.7% risk
E-Class · wagon 4WD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.7% risk
E-Class · wagon RWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.7% risk
E-Class · sedan RWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E300 RWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic213025$3,300
E300 4matic 4WD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic212924$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 234 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 234 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019296,500852550 · TypicalStable
20183215,567752539 · TypicalRising
201713232,0001652584 · MoreRising
199913115,0000—26—Not enough data
19989106,2230—26—Not enough data
1997893,0000—26—Not enough data
19956171,8720—25—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz E300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by seat belts with 7.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 (E300, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 8,664 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.