2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 Safety Overview
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 16 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Communication
- Electrical system:software
- Exterior lighting:headlights
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MERCEDES-BENZ E300 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 ...
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 21V072000: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, ...
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V058000: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V449000: Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V271000: If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V151000: An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabri...
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V714000: If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V574000: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V241000: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V245000: Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V246000: If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles.
In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.
NHTSA Recall 17V176000: In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 17V114000: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles.
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
NHTSA Recall 17V076000: If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles.
If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V078000: If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 ...
If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 17V080000: If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V758000: Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.