2017 MERCEDES BENZ E300 Problems & Recalls

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly while turning. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and to th...

Mileage: 80,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor entering the vehicle through the vents, and the odor was on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken ...

Mileage: 59,000

Strong smell of Fuel or exhaust fumes in the cabin, while vehicle is idling, parked or stoped at the light.

The Air bag light just came on when I turned the car on I had it checked by a mechanic and by an electrician. The code is B000113 The Squib For The Driver Airbag (Stage 1) Has A Malfunction. There Is An Open Circuit. They checked the clock spring it’s plugged in and even tried using a new air bag ...

See attached document for complaint.

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding serious and repeated issues with my 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, purchased and serviced exclusively by authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships. 1. Repeated OEM Run-Flat Tire Failures Within the past two years, I have been forced to replace nine OEM run-...

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding serious and repeated issues with my 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, purchased and serviced exclusively by authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships. 1. Repeated OEM Run-Flat Tire Failures Within the past two years, I have been forced to replace nine OEM run-...

Mercedes-Benz E300 is affected by a Transmission Control Module (TCM) recall, you might notice these symptoms: - Delayed or rough shifting: The transmission may hesitate or struggle to change gears. - Slipping gears: The car might unexpectedly shift out of gear or fail to stay in the correct gear. -...

Mercedes-Benz E300 is affected by a Transmission Control Module (TCM) recall, you might notice these symptoms: - Delayed or rough shifting: The transmission may hesitate or struggle to change gears. - Slipping gears: The car might unexpectedly shift out of gear or fail to stay in the correct gear. -...

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated before shifting to a higher gear. The contact stated that the transmission was also slipping out of gear, and the vehicle shifted int...

Mileage: 100,000

When using Map apps through CarPlay, I’ve noticed two consistent problems: Inaccurate Vehicle Speed: The carplay speedometor does not match the the actual speedometer of the vehicle, which seems always 1.6 times higher than the actual(seems to be the metric confusion from mph to kmh). GPS Drift:...

A warning saying Front Right Malfunction Service Required. I took my vehicle to a mercedes dealership to have my vehicle inspected. I was told that the Airbag seat cushion/weight sensing control unit all needed to be repaired/fixed. I have an extended warranty but this was not covered. I was told m...

A warning saying Front Right Malfunction Service Required. I took my vehicle to a mercedes dealership to have my vehicle inspected. I was told that the Airbag seat cushion/weight sensing control unit all needed to be repaired/fixed. I have an extended warranty but this was not covered. I was told m...

The instrument panel that displays the digital speed, warning lights, etc. went black suddenly when turning on the car. It came back on suddenly while driving on the highway but after the car was turned off and restarted, the instrument panel has remained black. This is a huge safety issue as there ...

The automatic breaking assist is malfunctioning most of the time it just gives me a warning on the dash that it is limited a few times it has bumped the brakes briefly like it was sensing something in front of the car the perimeter sensors are malfunctioning as well like it’s sensing something all...

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into the drive as intended. In addition, the cont...

Mileage: 43,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into the drive as intended. In addition, the cont...

Mileage: 43,000

P052E code. my car is only have 18455 mileage.

Crankcase ventilation system has failed. Spending $1700 because Mercedes won’t fix it because it’s a known issue and requires a lot of work. They left my car sitting in their parking lot for a week. I have the screen shots to prove it.

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 1...

Very strong gas smell coming from car especially in cool weather temperatures. The smell disappears when the car runs for a while but it’s terrible on cold starts. High or low pressure fuel line is the cause of it. Smell would disappear before reaching shops for diagnosis. Many other owners of sam...

Smell of Gas coming from the the fuel line, and the radio changes stations on its own

Smell of Gas coming from the the fuel line, and the radio changes stations on its own

Smell of Gas coming from the the fuel line, and the radio changes stations on its own

The vehicle is getting stuck in parking and can not shift out of park. The issue first happened at the dealership when looking into an auxillary battery issue which has since been resolved. After over 30 minutes of trying to resolved the dealer was able to get the vehicle off the lift and switch the...

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while coming to a stop at red traffic lights or stop signs, on several occasions the gear shifter inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). Additionally, on several occasions when the gear shift lever was shifted in gear, the gear shif...

Mileage: 92,000

PCV regulator valve failure at69,000 miles on my 2017 Mercedes E300.. I understand this is common before 100,000 miles with the four cylinder turbo, I feel there should be a recall and be replace at Mercedes dealers cost. (to replace cost is around $2,000 about 7 hours labor I was told)

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and releasing the brake pedal, the Eco Mode system failed to engage, and the engine failed to restart. The contact stated that upon depressing the Push to Start button, the vehicle restarted. There was no wa...

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and releasing the brake pedal, the Eco Mode system failed to engage, and the engine failed to restart. The contact stated that upon depressing the Push to Start button, the vehicle restarted. There was no wa...

Mileage: 130,000

THE STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH (UP & DOWN) STOPPED WORKING. The wheel is locked in the up position making driving difficult

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the steering wheel seized and failed to turn to the left or the right. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an internal fai...

Mileage: 104,000

I was driving on a highway. All of the sudden sunroof glass explored and shattered. There was no rock chip or any cracks on the sunroof it happen instantly.

malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve: Issue: The partial-load ventilation valve in the intake line assembly does not work as intended, causing the check engine light to come on. Recommended action: the intake line assembly may need to be replaced. A malfunctioning posi...

malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve: Issue: The partial-load ventilation valve in the intake line assembly does not work as intended, causing the check engine light to come on. Recommended action: the intake line assembly may need to be replaced. A malfunctioning posi...

Fault code p052E71, the crankcase ventilation valve is faulty. The actuator is blocked. Second time having this issue.

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted inadvertently. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while shifting from neutral to park. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local deale...

Mileage: 130,981

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that ...

Mileage: 85,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that ...

Mileage: 85,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak. The contact was informed that the fuel rail and fuel i...

Mileage: 72,100

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the vehicle stalled, and the engine misfired. The contact stated that the check engine warn...

Mileage: 72,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the vehicle stalled, and the engine misfired. The contact stated that the check engine warn...

Mileage: 72,000

The car is running poorly. Smell of fumes inside the car. Not drive able due to risk of engine damage including fires and exposure to dangerous fumes. Part is on back order and that is not a guarantee that the part will not fail again after fixed. Many people report continual replacement of the part...

The car is running poorly. Smell of fumes inside the car. Not drive able due to risk of engine damage including fires and exposure to dangerous fumes. Part is on back order and that is not a guarantee that the part will not fail again after fixed. Many people report continual replacement of the part...

The car is running poorly. Smell of fumes inside the car. Not drive able due to risk of engine damage including fires and exposure to dangerous fumes. Part is on back order and that is not a guarantee that the part will not fail again after fixed. Many people report continual replacement of the part...

I am writing in regards to a constant issue that a great percentage of people including myself, are experiencing with the engine within the 2017 Mercedes E300. The cam adjusters are easily going bad or are malfunctioning causing the timing in the motor to be defected which makes the car stall and s...

There is a pvc problem.It has to do with the emission I found that is a common factory problem.Part is back order.Other cars with this issue and same part number are being recalled.

There is a pvc problem.It has to do with the emission I found that is a common factory problem.Part is back order.Other cars with this issue and same part number are being recalled.

Strong gas fumes smell from vehicle when parked. Issue starts around 50k miles. No lights on dash or anything. Multiple people in forums online experience the same issue around the same mileage. Some say it's a leak from fuel lines to the fuel pump.

PCV FAILURE causes engine light code and emission problem

Check engine light came on and then complete engine failure. Cracked #1 piston, and engine destroyed.

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 co...

Mileage: 84,000

Positive Crankcase ventilation Code P052E Mercedes has redesigned the part to prevent recurrent failure issues. Apparently, a very common fail due to poor design that allows condensation in the line causing the valve to fail. Mercedes charges $1500 to $2300 to repair.

failed or malfunction in PCV valve. Common issue in all 2016-2018 C300, E300, and GLE300. Multiple failed complaints on the part. Nationwide backorder on the part. No recall issued for this common problem. No help from dealerships, will just put you on a waitlist for a nationwide back order.

Vehicle stalled while on the highway on [XXX]. There are open recalls for the fuel pump and components for my vehicle make and model, but not MY vehicle. My VIN doesn’t show active recalls. The recall needs to be extended. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U...

Pulling in the parking spot , looking to my right not noticing light pole on the left , car sensor bumped the pole in the perfect spot to deploy all of the drivers airbags . No warning of front collision , no breaks emergency were activated , seatbelt did not tighten threw me against the wheel : ...

Pulling in the parking spot , looking to my right not noticing light pole on the left , car sensor bumped the pole in the perfect spot to deploy all of the drivers airbags . No warning of front collision , no breaks emergency were activated , seatbelt did not tighten threw me against the wheel : ...

Pulling in the parking spot , looking to my right not noticing light pole on the left , car sensor bumped the pole in the perfect spot to deploy all of the drivers airbags . No warning of front collision , no breaks emergency were activated , seatbelt did not tighten threw me against the wheel : ...

Battery being drained, the car does not start, water inside the vehicle on the floor at the drivers side

Battery being drained, the car does not start, water inside the vehicle on the floor at the drivers side

Piston failure at 62000 miles. No prior engine lights until it happened suddenly while driving at the highway speed. The car suddenly lost power and started to violently shake and the engine light came on. Was able to pull over without incident and consult MB before bringing for diagnostics. There's...

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased on October 20, 2023. The contact stated that when she entered the vehicle the following day, the exterior of the vehicle smelled of gasoline. The contact stated that the fuel odor had become so abnormally s...

Mileage: 31,806

While driving the car on the beltway, the car unexpectedly and suddenly lost drive power. I pushed on the gas pedal and the car did move forward in a jerky motion. A minute or two later, the car again suddenly lost drive power. Again, I pushed on the gas pedal and the car jerked forward. After, th...

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the vehicle shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while accelerating from the complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact was able to continue driving at a ...

Mileage: 82,000

The entire driver instrument panel screen went blank, after going blank and coming back on a few times while driving. This is EXTREMELY dangerous. Now, the driver cannot see the speed, odo, fuel gauge, indicators or anything at all. I hope you please investigate and initiate a campaign and get this ...

The entire driver instrument panel screen went blank, after going blank and coming back on a few times while driving. This is EXTREMELY dangerous. Now, the driver cannot see the speed, odo, fuel gauge, indicators or anything at all. I hope you please investigate and initiate a campaign and get this ...

The entire driver instrument panel screen went blank, after going blank and coming back on a few times while driving. This is EXTREMELY dangerous. Now, the driver cannot see the speed, odo, fuel gauge, indicators or anything at all. I hope you please investigate and initiate a campaign and get this ...

Engine failure due to piston crack. Seems like it is a common issue for mercedes models with this specific engine. A lot of people have their engine needing to be replaced at very low miles such as 10k miles 15k miles. Vehicle was always been serviced on time. Now I need a new engine. Manufacture...

Engine failure due to piston crack. Seems like it is a common issue for mercedes models with this specific engine. A lot of people have their engine needing to be replaced at very low miles such as 10k miles 15k miles. Vehicle was always been serviced on time. Now I need a new engine. Manufacture...

Car will loose power unexpectedly and start shaking badly. Check engine light comes on flashing. Vehicle gets towed to shop to find loss of compresión on cylinder one. Mercedes Benz forums full of this type of issue. Shop says repair is to rebuild or replace engine. Vehicle available for inspection...

The car lurches forward upon accelerating. Other times the car lags when accelerating after slowing for a dip or speed bump. This has caused me to almost be hit from behind on multiple occasions. My car has been in the shop multiple times since I bought it.

The car lurches forward upon accelerating. Other times the car lags when accelerating after slowing for a dip or speed bump. This has caused me to almost be hit from behind on multiple occasions. My car has been in the shop multiple times since I bought it.

The car lurches forward upon accelerating. Other times the car lags when accelerating after slowing for a dip or speed bump. This has caused me to almost be hit from behind on multiple occasions. My car has been in the shop multiple times since I bought it.

Having a Mercedes was my dream since I was a kid and I’m completely heartbroken to have to file this complaint. I’ve been working literally my whole life to finally be able to afford my 2017 E300. I purchased it from Autobahn Motors in Belmont, California in August 2020. My car has ~48,000 miles...

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor entering the vehicle. The contact stated that he did not notice a warning light being illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable...

Mileage: 68,000

There was a smell of gasoline in and outside the car when the car was idling. Also, a smell of gasoline in the garage around the parked car. Also a smell of gasoline after starting the car, that went away after driving. I called the service department. They gave me an appointment one week later. I h...

once i turn on the AC and switch TO heat i smell a strong gas odor everytime

once i turn on the AC and switch TO heat i smell a strong gas odor everytime

have engine light on, and error code p052, which is a PVC malfunction. It is a common issue happens to a lot of MB owners. Mercedes Benz refuses to have the replacement covered by extended warranty.

MY check engine light has come on and the code is P052E71 stating Crankcase Ventilation Valve has a malfunction

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 v...

Mileage: 59,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that the GPS Navigation voice control was providing driving directions to random locations. The contact stated that the locations might be miles away from the intended destination. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle wa...

Mileage: 60,000

Code P052E Crankcase Ventilation Valve Replacement, Emissions system manufacture does not cover and commonly fails around 25-55K miles.

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the contact was made aware of a failed piston. The contact was inf...

Mileage: 89,000

Vehicle running really rough. Check engine light came on and stated Cylinder #1 misfire. Technician took apart the engine and found cylinder #1 piston to have a Crack in it.

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced jerking and hesitation and erroneously switched from the automatic transmission to the manual transmission position, without the transmission selector being switched. The caus...

Mileage: 50,000

Positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance

2017 Mercedes Benz E300 38k miles Parking brake malfunction. Replaced rear two Electric parking brake module /actuator. Still have the same problem. Mercedes Benz are claiming it to be ABS module.

2017 Mercedes Benz E300 38k miles Parking brake malfunction. Replaced rear two Electric parking brake module /actuator. Still have the same problem. Mercedes Benz are claiming it to be ABS module.

I've owned this vehicle for a few years and don't use it that often. I purchased it as a certified so I thought everything had been checked out. However, not too long ago i took my wife and my son who was home from college out to dinner. When we left and started back to the car, my son was ahead of ...

The sunroof is leaking when it rains on the front upper left side by the driver. My safety is act risk because of the water coming in the car distracting me from driving and not sure if the water is damaging the electrical system in my car.

The sunroof is leaking when it rains on the front upper left side by the driver. My safety is act risk because of the water coming in the car distracting me from driving and not sure if the water is damaging the electrical system in my car.

Piston 1 failed at 40,00 miles.

The door will not stay open on hills and makes a loud clicking noise

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse to another gear, the gear shifter seized. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle several times the gear shifter operated as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Th...

Mileage: 74,000

The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300W. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH he was side swiped on the drivers side door by another vehicle causing his vehicle to jump the curb. The contact stated he had a brake malfunction and had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard....

Mileage: 21,000

Fuel leak make gas smell goes inside cabin

Suddenly , the trunk stopped closing completely. Noted a significant gap in the trunk to the quarter panel due to the pull down function / soft close not working. Trunk is now slightly open, which could be an issue with water ingress with many electrical components in the trunk compartment.

Suddenly , the trunk stopped closing completely. Noted a significant gap in the trunk to the quarter panel due to the pull down function / soft close not working. Trunk is now slightly open, which could be an issue with water ingress with many electrical components in the trunk compartment.

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 wh...

Mileage: 35,000

There are three main issues: As the weather got cold here in NJ, whenever the car is started in the morning, there is a strong fuel smell inside the cabin. Also there is a lot of fumes that smell gasoline. I think it is safety issue. The auto braking does not seem to operate right. I do not see an...

There are three main issues: As the weather got cold here in NJ, whenever the car is started in the morning, there is a strong fuel smell inside the cabin. Also there is a lot of fumes that smell gasoline. I think it is safety issue. The auto braking does not seem to operate right. I do not see an...

There are three main issues: As the weather got cold here in NJ, whenever the car is started in the morning, there is a strong fuel smell inside the cabin. Also there is a lot of fumes that smell gasoline. I think it is safety issue. The auto braking does not seem to operate right. I do not see an...

The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300W. The contact stated while driving approximately 55mph when the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into another vehicle. The contact stated the crash avoidance system had failed to activa...

Mileage: 47,000

There is a smell of gas inside the cabin coming from the vents

Vehicle emits a strong odor of gasoline when cold. It was mainly noticeable on the outside of the car at first, but now when I turn on the air inside the car (not on AC mode), I started smelling the odor of gas in the cabin. I have taken the car for possible repairs, but am told on two separate oc...

Vehicle instrument cluster has gone completely off while driving, will not display. Everything else in car works fine. Fuses are not blown. Shows recall in 2017 for this make and model but VIN does not show as any active recalls related to this for this vehicle.

Vehicle instrument cluster has gone completely off while driving, will not display. Everything else in car works fine. Fuses are not blown. Shows recall in 2017 for this make and model but VIN does not show as any active recalls related to this for this vehicle.

Vehicle instrument cluster has gone completely off while driving, will not display. Everything else in car works fine. Fuses are not blown. Shows recall in 2017 for this make and model but VIN does not show as any active recalls related to this for this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle independently came to an abrupt stop with a beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that an unknown red light began to flash when the failure occurred. The contact stated that ther...

Mileage: 32,000

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, the instrument cluster was blank. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was p...

Mileage: 70,000

There was a fuel smell in the cabin of the car. Gar is parked in an enclosed garage. There was a major risk of fire to the car and the house. There were no warning signs! Problem has been confirmed and repaired at owners expense.

It appears according to the technician that the entire fuel system has shorted out at once while I was driving down the road and my car died at once while nearly causing a wreck while losing all power steering and control.

It appears according to the technician that the entire fuel system has shorted out at once while I was driving down the road and my car died at once while nearly causing a wreck while losing all power steering and control.

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while attempting to move the gear shifter from neutral to reverse or to drive, the gear shifter failed to move. The gear shifter returned to the neutral position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power...

Mileage: 97,000

IN OUR MERCEDES THE HVAC SYSTEM HAS A DEFECT WHERE IT DOESN'T PROPERLY VENTILATE & GROWS MOLD THAT SMELLS UP THE CAR. THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM AND IN THE LAWSUIT THEY STATE THAT NO AMOUNT OF REPAIRS CAN FIX IT. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR CAR TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP CO...

STRONG PERSISTENT ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE CABIN ON COLD START

Mileage: 28,000

LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE NEEDED REPLACING. THIS WAS DUE TO A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN WHEN COLD. MERCEDES INDICATED FUEL LINES ARE CONSIDERED WEAR AND TEAR AND EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LEAKING , WAS NOT COVERED UNDER PRE OWNED WARRANTY OR RECALL. THE FUEL LINE APPEARS CRACKED DUE TO MISINSTALLATION VS RUBBER...

Mileage: 33,500

ADAPTIVE HIGH BEAM WAS NOT WORKING - UPON INITIAL ACTIVATION OF THE HIGH BEAM THE CAR WOULD PROVIDE AN ERROR THAT THE CAMERA WAS BLOCKED AND IT WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND IT APPEARS A PIECE OF TRIM FROM INSTALLATION WHEN NEW WAS LEFT IN THE CAMERA AND IT WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. ...

Mileage: 20,500

ADAPTIVE HIGH BEAM WAS NOT WORKING - UPON INITIAL ACTIVATION OF THE HIGH BEAM THE CAR WOULD PROVIDE AN ERROR THAT THE CAMERA WAS BLOCKED AND IT WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND IT APPEARS A PIECE OF TRIM FROM INSTALLATION WHEN NEW WAS LEFT IN THE CAMERA AND IT WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. ...

Mileage: 20,500

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL IN THE MORNINGS, SEEMS TO BE UNDER THE HOOD. I INSPECTED THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE UNDERNEATH AND COULD NOT FIND ANY DRIPS OR WETNESS. DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER MODELS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE BU...

Mileage: 70,000

WHILE IN MOTION, ENGINE STARTS VIBRATING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES UP. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND ITS A BROKEN PISTON. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS IS HAPPENING ON THE SAME ENGINE

Mileage: 20

ON SEPT. 10, 2020 WHILE DRIVING ON THE WESTBOUND LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY, NEAR EXIT 19,IN AN AFTERNOON RAINSTORM, MY 3 YEAR OLD MB E300 WAS FLOODED THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNT AND THE COLUMN ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE, SEPARATING THE WINDSHIELD AND DOOR. WATER CASCADED FROM THESE AREAS AND FLOODED...

Mileage: 64,000

ON SEPT. 10, 2020 WHILE DRIVING ON THE WESTBOUND LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY, NEAR EXIT 19,IN AN AFTERNOON RAINSTORM, MY 3 YEAR OLD MB E300 WAS FLOODED THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNT AND THE COLUMN ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE, SEPARATING THE WINDSHIELD AND DOOR. WATER CASCADED FROM THESE AREAS AND FLOODED...

Mileage: 64,000

ON SEPT. 10, 2020 WHILE DRIVING ON THE WESTBOUND LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY, NEAR EXIT 19,IN AN AFTERNOON RAINSTORM, MY 3 YEAR OLD MB E300 WAS FLOODED THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNT AND THE COLUMN ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE, SEPARATING THE WINDSHIELD AND DOOR. WATER CASCADED FROM THESE AREAS AND FLOODED...

Mileage: 64,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I GOT A MESSAGE STATING "STEERING MALFUNCTION INCREASED PHYSICAL EFFORT SEE OWNER'S MANUAL". THE VEHICLE HAS 16,XXX MILES ON IT.

Mileage: 16,700

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2020. AT FIRST, THE FUEL FILLER DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED ONCE I OPENED IT TO PUMP GAS. EVERY TIME I WOULD CLOSE IT, IT WOULD POP BACK OPEN. I WOULD HAVE TO CLOSE IT ABOUT 10 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD STAY CLOSED. THEN, I WENT TO PUMP GAS AND THE FUEL FILLER DOOR WOU...

Mileage: 30,000

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2020. AT FIRST, THE FUEL FILLER DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED ONCE I OPENED IT TO PUMP GAS. EVERY TIME I WOULD CLOSE IT, IT WOULD POP BACK OPEN. I WOULD HAVE TO CLOSE IT ABOUT 10 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD STAY CLOSED. THEN, I WENT TO PUMP GAS AND THE FUEL FILLER DOOR WOU...

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SPONTANEOUSLY ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND BEEPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOKEY MOTOR COMPANY (19820 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33764, (727) 362-6657) WHERE ...

Mileage: 10,000

WHEN APPLYING GAS AFTER BRAKING, THE CAR HAS AN INTERMITTENT STUTTER. THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A TRANSMISSION ISSUE AND AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM APPEARED. LOCAL DEALER CALLS IT NORMAL

Mileage: 20

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, NOT...

Mileage: 16,000

2017 MERCEDES BENZ E300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MANUFACTURING ISSUES THAT REQUIRE TIRE REPLACEMENT BUT THE NECESSARY TIRE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. * AS *JS *JS

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.

Mileage: 14,000

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.

Mileage: 14,000

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. DEAL...

Mileage: 21,000

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. DEAL...

Mileage: 21,000

MY 2017 MERCEDES BENZ E300 CAR SEEMS TO HAVE SEVERE TIRE RIM BREAKING ISSUE. SO FAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 RIM'S ON THIS CAR AND 3 TIRES. I USE THIS CAR FOR COMMUTE TO WORK AND DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS IN CT WHICH ARE IN PRETTY GOOD CONDITION. SO THIS CAR IS NOT GOING OVER ON POTHOLES OR LIKE. HENCE I AM ...

Mileage: 20,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE MESSAGE "STEERING MALFUNCTION STOP THE VEHICLE" SUDDENLY DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE THE VEHICLE SU...

Mileage: 26,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE MESSAGE "STEERING MALFUNCTION STOP THE VEHICLE" SUDDENLY DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE THE VEHICLE SU...

Mileage: 26,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL BOOMING NOISE WAS HEARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE HIGHWAY SAFETY DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AN...

Mileage: 16,000

VERY WEAK BACKUP CAMERA WARNING SIGNAL

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 TUR...

Mileage: 7,000

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 TUR...

Mileage: 7,000

FRONT DRIVERS AND PASSENGER DOORS DO NOT STAY OPEN, NO TENSION AND DOOR CLOSES BACK ON YOU AFTER OPENING. WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON ZERO GRADIENT OR WHILE UPHILL. MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED TO FIX AND CHANGE HINGES NUMEROUS TIMES. NOT HAS BEEN FIXED. DOOR HING HAS ZERO TENSION AND WILL NOT KEEP ...

Mileage: 3,000

AFTER ABOUT 1-2 MIKES OF DRIVING MY 2017 MB E300 STARTED JERKING AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I DROVE TOWARD THE FIRST LANE FOR A LEFT TURN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. I ALSO FOUND THE GEAR WAS CHANGED TO NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO CHANGE THE GEAR TO DRIVE WHILE WAITING FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT BUT I COU...

Mileage: 17,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE BRAKING ASSIST DRIVING ASSISTANCE PACKAGE ACTIVATED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING OVER BRIDGES. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF ATHENS, 4735 AT...

REAR RADAR NOT WORKING SO NO WARNING OF PEDESTRIANS OR VEHICLES. THERE IS NO DETECTABLE NOISE TO WARN OPERATOR. SERVICE MANGROVE AR BONITA MERCEDES OF FL. SAYS HE COULD DRILL SOME HOLES IN CA?.?? HAVE ALMOST BEEN STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES, THIS MUST BE A SYSTEM PROBLEM THE WAY THE ARE AVOIDING. VERY DANG...

REAR RADAR NOT WORKING SO NO WARNING OF PEDESTRIANS OR VEHICLES. THERE IS NO DETECTABLE NOISE TO WARN OPERATOR. SERVICE MANGROVE AR BONITA MERCEDES OF FL. SAYS HE COULD DRILL SOME HOLES IN CA?.?? HAVE ALMOST BEEN STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES, THIS MUST BE A SYSTEM PROBLEM THE WAY THE ARE AVOIDING. VERY DANG...

ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING

Mileage: 19,000

ESP INOPERATIVE AND ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST WARNINGS APPEARED IN INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR THEN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON A MAIN ROAD. NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, NO ACCELERATION. FUEL ODORS WERE PROMINENT. AFTER RESTARTING CAR, SAFELY MADE IT TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE/...

Mileage: 15,000

2017 MERCEDES BENZ E300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF STEERING WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS

CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN GOING 60 MPH ON A MAIN ROAD.

Mileage: 4,500

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT BEING IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE AUTO START WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR WOULD JUST STOP AND COULD NOT TURN BACK ON SO I HAD TO GET IT TOWED 3 TIMES...... AFTER THE LAST TIME IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITH THE...

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT BEING IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE AUTO START WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR WOULD JUST STOP AND COULD NOT TURN BACK ON SO I HAD TO GET IT TOWED 3 TIMES...... AFTER THE LAST TIME IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITH THE...

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT BEING IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE AUTO START WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR WOULD JUST STOP AND COULD NOT TURN BACK ON SO I HAD TO GET IT TOWED 3 TIMES...... AFTER THE LAST TIME IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITH THE...

THE VEHICLE HAS A KNOWN SAFETY DEFECT WHICH HAS BEEN REFERRED TO BOTH THE PRESIDENT OF MERCEDES BENZ USA AND THE CHAIRMAN OF DAIMLER AG (PARENT OF MERCEDES BENZ USA) IN GERMANY. MB USA HAS STATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS A THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE ERROR AND HAS REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PRODU...

PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY.

Mileage: 7,200

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300W. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V076000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEE...

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300W. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V076000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEE...

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300W. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V076000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V080000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ...

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.

Mileage: 4,500

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE SPACE FOR MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL IS ONLY ABOUT 1/4-INCH WIDER THAN MY FOOT. SO, IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHEN TRYING TO LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO APPLY THE BRAKES, MY FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. BY THE TIME I FINA...

Mileage: 1,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Mileage: 5,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Mileage: 5,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Mileage: 5,000

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, THE BRAKES SCREECHED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST AND "SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SID...

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, THE BRAKES SCREECHED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST AND "SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SID...

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, THE BRAKES SCREECHED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST AND "SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SID...

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, THE BRAKES SCREECHED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST AND "SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SID...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE C...

Mileage: 9,600

THE SUNROOF FOR MY 2017 MERCEDES E300 JUST SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD AROUND 50 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON A RAINY DAY, WITH NO ONE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I HEAR A LOUD NOISE THAT STARTLED ME. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED UNTIL I HEARD WIND NOISE FROM OU...

Mileage: 879