2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 167 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 15 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 E-Class years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (40 of 167), then Electrical system (28) and Fuel and propulsion system (23). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 8 that report an injury.
The 2016 E-Class has 89 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2018 has 68 complaints, 8 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (167 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The Starting Current Limiter Recall (NHTSA Campaign 16V831000 / 17V114000): If your E-Class failed to start or struggled to crank initially, a defective starting current limiter can severely overheat the electrical…"
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"My vehicle has about 68k miles, while driving on freeway all of sudden the car engine started to shake and check engine light came on dashboard. This engine shaking would stop when vehicle was being driven at high…"
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"Sunroof glass shattered water got in the car"
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"There is a recall on my year model 2017 Mercedes E3 hundred 4matic for the steering column shift module, but I’m being told that my specific vin was not included, but it is having the exact issues as the recall while…"
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"Code P052E after oil changed. seems to happen often judging my forums."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
For 2017 E300 sedans, NHTSA campaign 17V-076 covers certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles: the front passenger occupant detection control unit may be incorrectly installed so an adult can be misclassified and the passenger air bag deactivated; dealers inspect the pressure hose and replace the hose and detection mat if needed. Campaign 18V-271 covers certain 2017 E300 and related models where headlight horizontal adjustment screws may lack a required sealing cap (FMVSS noncompliance); dealers retrofit sealing caps. Campaign 20V-449 covers certain 2017-2019 E300 vehicles that previously had the instrument cluster replaced, for seat-belt warning software that may not sound or blink correctly; dealers update cluster software.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 167 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 15 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 E-Class years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (40 of 167), then Electrical system (28) and Fuel and propulsion system (23). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 8 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 E-Class has 89 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2018 has 68 complaints, 8 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with NHTSA.
What generation is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
W213 generation (2017-2023).
What oil does a US Mercedes-Benz E-Class typically take?
Generation notes list MB-approved 0W-40 full synthetic for common US E350/E300 fills; confirm the approval sheet in the manual.
What tire sizes does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class use?
Sizes vary widely by chassis and trim; W213 E300 pages span about 225/55R17 to 245/40R19.