Mercedes-Benz E300 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 24 recalls and 193 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E300 (model years 2001–2002, 2009, 2016–2019). The most reported problem area is engine (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (33 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (16).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 29 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 16 | 132 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (132), 2018 (32) and 2019 (29). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz E300 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 3 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 33 | 3 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 21 | 2 of 7 | |
| Steering | 17 | 3 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 24 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2019 | 242,722 |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2019 | 126,443 |
| 21V961000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail | 2019 | 139 |
| 21V072000 | Feb 12, 2021 | Communication: auto crash notification | 2017–2019 | 67 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2017–2019 | 1,292,258 |
| 20V449000 | Jul 31, 2020 | Electrical system: software | 2017–2019 | 56 |
| 19V788000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Seat belts | 2018–2019 | 29,720 |
| 19V540000 | Jul 19, 2019 | Forward collision avoidance: sensing system, radar | 2019 | 1,957 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.