Mercedes-Benz E 300 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz E 300 (2018–2019). The 2019 E 300 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
44
Recalls
11
Model years
2
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

222018222019
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz E 300 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz E 300 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300 — 22 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
  2. 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 — 22 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine

Every Mercedes-Benz E 300 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 E 300221028Engine
2018 E 300221027Engine

Most common Mercedes-Benz E 300 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    13 complaints
  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz E 300 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V961000Dec 13, 2021139 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 20V449000Jul 31, 202056 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 19V788000Nov 1, 201929,720 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V540000Jul 19, 20191,957 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V850000Nov 29, 20186,373 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V725000Oct 15, 20184,073 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V515000Aug 3, 2018345 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology