Mercedes-Benz · E-Class · 2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
0
Recalls
162
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has no recalls and 162 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (25 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 25 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 162 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (25), fuel/propulsion system (16), air bags (16).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 162
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
162 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Apr 21, 2026
My car is not accelerating when I shift into drive or reverse. It says “reversing not possile-service required” error. Out the blue. There is a known recall on these model cars but Mercedes benz is saying its vin specific and mine is not covered even though I am experiencing the ...
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STRUCTURE
1 injuryFeb 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe. The contact stated that the silver metal coating on the seat release lever was rough and jagged on both driver and passenger sides of the two door vehicle. The contact's son had grabbed the front seat release lever to access the r...
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POWER TRAIN
Dec 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message "Reverse not Possible - Service Required" was displayed. The contact pulled ...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2025
Strong smell of Fuel or exhaust fumes in the cabin, while vehicle is idling, parked or stoped at the light.
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2025
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 us...
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 15, 2025
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. Th...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
Aug 12, 2025
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 r...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 16, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
STEERING
May 21, 2025
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...
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POWER TRAIN
May 2, 2025
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...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Mercedes-Benz models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
NHTSA has received 162 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are engine (25 reports), fuel/propulsion system (16 reports), air bags (16 reports).
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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